Question

Simplify
-4(x-7) + 3(x+9)

Answer 1

distribute first

Answer 2

\[-4x+28+3x+27\]

Answer 3

Distribute? I thought like terms were first.

Answer 4

and combine like terms

Answer 5

you gotta distribute, the combine like terms

Answer 6

then*

Answer 7

-2.5?

Answer 8

omg my teacher told us to combine, then distribute. (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

Answer 9

it's not -2.5...

Answer 10

-x+55

Answer 11

NNOOO always distribute then combine

Answer 12

So it would be -7x + 28 + 27?

Answer 13

-4(x-7) + 3(x+9)

distribute:
-4x + 28 + 3x + 27

combine like terms:
-x + 55

Answer 14

Sorry if I confused you or anything, Agent.

Answer 15

no you're alright

Answer 16

Aru, is that it?

Answer 17

yea. you can't go any further because they're not like terms

Answer 18

Ohh. That's easier than I thought o:

Answer 19

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Answer 20

ehh i'll give it a looksie

Answer 21

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