QuestionSimplify the expression: $6-2(x+7)$ .

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. We need to simplify the given expression $6-(x+7)$ . The operations should be performed following the BIDMAS/BODMAS rule (Brackets, Indices/Orders, Division and Multiplication (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right))

STEP 2

First, we need to distribute the -2 inside the brackets to both x and7.
$6 -2 \times (x +7) =6 -2x -14$

STEP 3

Next, we simplify the expression by combining like terms.
$6 -2x -14 = -2x + (6 -14)$

STEP 4

Subtract14 from6.
$-2x + (6 -14) = -2x -8$ So, the simplified form of the expression $6-2(x+7)$ is $-2x -8$ .

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