Simplify by First Removing the Parentheses and Then Combining the Like

question 49

Multiple Choice

Simplify by first removing the parentheses and then combining the like terms. $( x + 8 ) - 4 ( 2 x - 7 )$

• A) -29x + 20
• B) 7x - 20
• C) -7x + 20
• D) -9x + 36
• E) -7x + 36

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Definitions:

Primary Financial Statements

Critical financial documents including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders' equity, which provide an overview of a company's financial health.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses over a specific period, culminating in the net profit or loss.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that gives a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time, showing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

Excess of Revenue

The amount by which revenue exceeds the expenses in a given period, indicating profit.