Simplifying an Algebraic Expression

by Jawed
(India)

x+7+4(x-5)

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Simplifying an Algebraic Expression

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Oct 04, 2010
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by: Karin

In order to simplify this expression, we must first use the distributive property.

x + 7 + 4(x - 5)

x + 7 + 4x - 20

Now we can rewrite the expression with like terms together.

x + 4x + 7 - 20

Now, combine like terms.

5x - 13

This is the simplified answer.

Hope this helps,
Karin

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