Question

simplify.
8x - (4x + 7)

8x - (4x + 7) = \square

Explanation:

Step1: Remove the parentheses

To remove the parentheses, we distribute the negative sign to both terms inside the parentheses. So, \(8x - (4x + 7)\) becomes \(8x - 4x - 7\).

Step2: Combine like terms

Combine the \(x\)-terms: \(8x - 4x = 4x\). So the simplified expression is \(4x - 7\).

Answer:

\(4x - 7\)