Question

What expression is this equivalent to -4x^2 + 2x - 5(1 + x)

Answer 1

-4x^2 -3x - 5

Explanation:

-4x^2 + 2x - 5(1 + x)

Distribute

-4x^2 + 2x - 5 -5x

Combine like terms

-4x^2 -3x - 5