Simplify by first removing the parentheses and then combining the like terms. $6 x - 7 ( 4 - x )$
A) 5x - 7
B) 5x + 28
C) 13x - 7
D) 13x - 28
E) 5x - 28

Name: Simplify by first removing the parentheses and then combining the like terms. $6 x - 7 ( 4 - x )$ A) 5x - 7 B) 5x + 28 C) 13x - 7 D) 13x - 28 E) 5x - 28
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First, distribute the -7 across the terms inside the parentheses: $6x - 7*4 + 7*x = 6x - 28 + 7x$. Then, combine like terms: $6x + 7x - 28 = 13x - 28$.

Simplify by First Removing the Parentheses and Then Combining the Like