25. simplify the expression below completely. 10 - 4(2x + 7)

25. simplify the expression below completely. 10 - 4(2x + 7)
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: 运用乘法分配律
$10-4(2x + 7)=10-(4\times2x+4\times7)=10-(8x + 28)$
Step2: 去括号
$10-(8x + 28)=10 - 8x-28$
Step3: 合并同类项
$10 - 8x-28=-8x+(10 - 28)=-8x - 18$
Answer:
$-8x - 18$