Question

Simplify the expression (2 − 5)(3 + 7) − (4 + 3). Show your work!

Answer 1

=-37

Explanation:

=-3(3+7) - ( 4+3)

=-3.10-(4+3)

=-3.10-7

=-30-7

=-37

Answer 2

Your final answer will be

−37

Explanation:

(2−5)(3+7)−(4+3)

= −3(3+7)−(4+3)

= (−3)(10)−(4+3)

= −30−(4+3)

= −30−7

= −37