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First, let's take a look at our equation; 5a + 5b; a = -6, b = -5. To solve for this, we need to plug in the values for each variable.
Let's plug in -6 for a and -5 for b: 5(-6) + 5(-5)
Now, when you see a number/variable that is directly next to the outside parenthesis, it means to multiply that number or variable by the number(s)/variable(s) within the parenthesis.
With this information, let's apply it to our scenario. 5(-6) + 5(-5) Multiply 5 by -6. When you multiply or divide a number by a negative, your product or quotient will result a negative form. Multiply 5 by -6. -30 is 5a. We now are left with: -30 + 5(-5) We must now apply the same concept to 5(-5). Multiply 5 by -5, which results in -25. We are now left with: -30 + -25, or -30 - 25. When you subtract a number from a negative, you're basically adding positive numbers with a negative sign. Practically, -30 - 25 is the same as 30 + 25. Subtract -25 from -30. Your end difference is -55.
