Simplify the algebraic expression below by combining similar terms. $-$ 21( x + 8) $-$ 25( x + 26) + 14( x + 20)
A) 46 x $-$ 538
B) 538 x $-$ 32
C) 32 x $-$ 818
D) 32 x $-$ 538
E) none of these

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First, distribute the coefficients:
$-$21x $-$ 168 $-$ 25x $-$ 650 + 14x + 280
Next, combine like terms:
$-$32x $-$ 538

Simplify the Algebraic Expression Below by Combining Similar Terms −-− 21( X + 8)

Simplify the Algebraic Expression Below by Combining Similar Terms $-$ 21( X + 8)