Question

-5(2x − 2) - (7x + 8)
What expression is equivalent to this

Answer 1

-17x -11

Explanation:

Simplify: -5(2x - 2) = -10x -19

Substract both of the values = -10x -19 -7x +8

= -17x -11

Answer 2

Explanation:

first step is to multiply

-5(2x-2)=-10x+10

-10x+10-7x-8=-17x+2