Question

Simplify -2(-6+5k)-1

Answer 1

-2(-6+5k)-1
Use distributive property(Multiply the -2 by the -6 and 5k)*Note: When you multiply a negatavie number by another negative number, it creates a positive number.
12 - 10k - 1
Subtract 1 from 12.
Final Answer: 11 - 10k
This equation cannot be simplified down any longer.