Simplify 4(2x - 3) + 5. What is the constant term?
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Correct answer to question 17 (Mathematics Knowledge): -7
Method
The 4 multiplies both terms inside the bracket, giving 8x - 12, and adding 5 leaves 8x - 7. Forgetting to multiply the -3 by 4 is the usual error.
Updated: November 2026
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