-4(2n + 7) - 8n - 7
First, expand. / Your problem should look like: \(-8n - 28 - 8n - 7\)
Second, gather the like terms. / Your problem should look like: \((-8n - 8n) - 28 - 7\)
Third, simplify -8n - 8n to get -16n. / Your problem should look like: \(-16n - 28 - 7\)
Fourth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: \(-16n - 35\)
Answer: -16n - 35