Question

which of the following best describes the algebraic expression 7(x + 12) - 4

Answer 1

Answer:

7(x+12) - 4

7x + 84 - 4

7x + 80

Answer 2

7x+80 because you have to distribute the 7 to both of the number in the parentheses then subtract 84-4 and gets 7x+80.