Question

Simplify the expression 4(-8x+5)-(-33x-26)=

Answer 1

Answer:

x+46

Explanation:

4(−8x+5)−(−33x−26)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=4(−8x+5)+−1(−33x−26)

=4(−8x+5)+−1(−33x)+(−1)(−26)

=4(−8x+5)+33x+26

Distribute:

=(4)(−8x)+(4)(5)+33x+26

=−32x+20+33x+26

Combine Like Terms:

=−32x+20+33x+26

=(−32x+33x)+(20+26)

=x+46