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Advanced MathEasy–MediumConstant term after two distributions

Advanced Math practice question

When 7(x − 2) − 3(x − 4) is simplified, what is the constant term?

Answer: -2

7x − 14 − 3x + 12 = 4x − 2.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 has the sign wrong.
If you answered 4
4 is the coefficient of x.
If you answered -26
−26 subtracts 12 instead of adding it.

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