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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Would -4(x - 7) + 3(x + 9). simplified be -1x + 55? If not, please explain were I messed up at..Please?

OpenStudy (dtan5457):

-4(x-7)+3(x+9) You would distribute the parenthesis first. -4x+28+3x+27 add like terms -x+55 you are right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you! And thank you for explaining what to do.

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