Question

Simplify each expression by combining like terms
-5(n-5)+3(n+1)

Answer 1

Answer: -2n+28

Explanation:

We can use the distributive property to solve this problem.

-5n+25+3n+3

-2n+28

Answer 2

-2n + 28

Explanation:

-5(n-5) + 3(n+1)

Let's distribute!

-5n + 25 + 3n + 3

Now we can add the like terms (n's with n's and numbers with numbers)

-2n + 28