Question

How to expand and simplify 5(3p+2)-2(5p-3)

Answer 1

$5(3p+2) -2(5p-3) \\ \\ 15p + 10 - 10p + 6 \\ \\ (15p - 10p) + 10 + 6 \\ \\ 5p + 10 + 6 \\ \\ 5p + 16 \\ \\ Answer: \fbox {5p + 16}$

Answer 2

5(3p+2) - 2(5p-3)     Distribute the 5 and the 2
(5*3p) + (5*10) + (-2*5p) + (-2*-3)
15p + 50 - 10p + 6      Combine like terms
5p + 56