Question

Simplify the expression by distributing and
combining like terms -7+2(4x+20)+12x

Answer 1

Answer:

-7+2(4x+20)+12x=66

Step-by-step explanation:

-7+8x+40+12x=0

20x=33

x=33/20=1.65

Answer 2

Answer:

33+20x

Step-by-step explanation:

First off you're gonna get rid of the parenthesis by multiplying 2 x 4x  & 2 x 20

Second that should give you 8x and 40

Thirdly you'll wanna bring down everything else

Fourth Once you bring down everything else your equation should look like this -7+8x+40+12x

Fifth Then you'll add 8x+12x

Sixth After you add those your answer should be 20x

Seventh Then bring down everything else, and your equation should now look like -7+20x+40

Eighth now combine like terms -7+40

Ninth Now your answer would be 33+20x

Tenth Afterwards you should divide by 20

Eleventh Your FINAL answer should be x=1.65

Hope this helped :)