Question

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression.





–7(8x – 3) + x






A.


x + 10




B.


–15x + 4




C.


–9x – 4




D.


–55x + 21

Answer 1

-7 * 8 = -56, so we get -56x. -7 * -3 = +21

Answer 2

-56x + 21 + x = -55x + 21

Answer 3

Here is a similar example. Follow along and then try your problem.
-2(4x + 3) + x
= (-2)(4x) + (-2)(3) + x
= -8x - 6 + x
= -7x + 6

Answer 4

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