Question

7.) 2(x - 1) - 3(4x - 7)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$2(x-1) - 3(4x-7) = 2x - 2 - 12x + 21$

Step2: Combine like x terms

$2x - 12x - 2 + 21 = -10x - 2 + 21$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-10x + (-2 + 21) = -10x + 19$

Answer:

$-10x + 19$