Question

Simplify 2(a+5)−3(5a−4)

Answer 1

`-13a+22`

Explanation:

we have

`2(a+5)-3(5a-4)`

step 1

Apply the distributive property both terms

`2a+2(5)-3(5a)+3(4)`

`2a+10-15a+12`

step 2

Combine like terms

`(2a-15a)+(10+12)`

`(-13a)+(22)`

`-13a+22`