Question

Please help I really CANNOT get this wrong so pls:
2x-7-5(4x-7)

Answer 1

-18x + 28

Explanation:

2x-7-5(4x-7)

1. Distributive Property

2x - 7 - 5*4x - 5*-7 ( 2 negatives make a positive)

2x - 7 - 20x + 35

2. Combine like terms

2x - 7 - 20x + 35

-18x + 28

you cannot simplify it anymore

Answer 2

Explanation:

2x - 7 -5(4x-7)

2x - 7 -20x + 35

-18x + 28