Question

What is the equivalent expression for a (4-a)-5(a-7)

Answer 1

39-6a

Explanation:

Distribute:(4-a)-5a+35

Remove Parenthesis:4-a-5a+35

Simplify By Combining Like Terms:39-6a

Answer 2

39-6a

Explanation:

(4 - a) - 5(a - 7) Distribute the -5 throughout (a-7)

4 - a - 5a + 35 Combine like terms

4 + 35 - a - 5a

39 - 6a