Question

simplify.
5(4v + 1) - 7

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the 5

$5(4v + 1) = 20v + 5$

Step2: Subtract 7 from the result

$20v + 5 - 7$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$20v + (5 - 7) = 20v - 2$

Answer:

$20v - 2$