Question

Answer this equation -3(5g+1)+8g=

Answer 1

-7g - 3

Explanation:

First, do distributive property. -3(5g+1)+8g= -15g-3+8g

Now combine like terms. (-15g + 8g) -3 =

-7g - 3 This is the answer since you can't combine a coefficient with a number without a variable.

Answer 2

-7g - 3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Combining like terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

-3(5g + 1) + 8g

Step 2: Simplify

1. Distribute -3: -15g - 3 + 8g
2. Combine like terms: -7g - 3