Problem
$7(x-8) ?$
Solution
Step 1 ：Distribute the 7 to both terms inside the parentheses: \(7(x-8) = 7x - 7(8)\)
Step 2 ：Simplify the expression: \(7x - 7(8) = 7x - 56\)
Step 3 ：Final Answer: \(\boxed{7(x-8) = 7x - 56}\)
Step 1 ：Distribute the 7 to both terms inside the parentheses: \(7(x-8) = 7x - 7(8)\)
Step 2 ：Simplify the expression: \(7x - 7(8) = 7x - 56\)
Step 3 ：Final Answer: \(\boxed{7(x-8) = 7x - 56}\)
