Question

Simplify 2(a+5)−3(5a−4)

Answer 1

Answer:

$-13a+22$

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$2(a+5)-3(5a-4)$

step 1

Apply the distributive property  both terms

$2a+2(5)-3(5a)+3(4)$

$2a+10-15a+12$

step 2

Combine like terms

$(2a-15a)+(10+12)$

$(-13a)+(22)$

$-13a+22$