7x - 2) - (0.04x - 3 + 0.2x) Pick 2
To simplify the expression, we will start by distributing the negative sign across the terms inside the parentheses on the right side:
7x - 2 - 0.04x + 3 - 0.2x
Next, we will combine like terms:
(7x - 0.04x - 0.2x) - 2 + 3
Simplifying the terms inside parentheses:
6.76x - 2 + 3
Combining like terms:
6.76x + 1
So, the simplified expression is 6.76x + 1.