Answer:
26x - 21
Step-by-step explanation:
Remember to follow PEMDAS. First, distribute 3 to all terms within the parenthesis.
3(8x - 7) = 3(8x) + 3(-7) = 24x - 21
Simplify. Combine like terms:
24x - 21 + 2x = (24x + 2x) - 21 = 26x - 21
26x - 21 is your answer.
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