Simplify by First Removing the Parentheses and Then Combining the Like

question 8

Essay

Simplify by first removing the parentheses and then combining the like terms. $( x + 5 ) - 10 ( 7 x - 2 )$

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Definitions:

Civil Liberties

Fundamental rights and freedoms protected by law against unwarranted governmental or other interference.

Fear Of Communism

The apprehension and suspicion towards communist ideology and its potential spread, especially prevalent during the Cold War era.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies from the late 1940s until the end of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Friendly Witness

An individual called to testify in a legal or legislative proceeding who is expected to support the position or perspective of the party calling them.