Question

Simplify −5(7+x)+2 5/6x

Answer 1

First we distribute the -5:

-5(7+x) = -5(7) - 5(x) = -35 - 5x

Then we combine like terms:

-35 - 5x + 2 5/6x = -35 + 2/6x - 5x = -35 + 1/3x - 5x

So:

-5(7+x)+2 5/6x = -35 + 1/3x - 5x