Question

What is the equivalent a(4 - a) - 5(a + 7)

Answer 1

-a² - a - 35

Explanation:

a(4 - a) - 5(a + 7)

4a -a² -5a - 35

-a² + 4a - 5a -35

-a² - a -35

1. Distribute the a throughout (4 - a) and the -5 throughout (a + 7)
2. Combine like terms
3. Simplify

Answer 2

-a^2 -a -35

Explanation:

a(4 - a) - 5(a + 7)

Distribute

4a -a^2 -5a -35

Combine like terms

-a^2 -a -35