185k views
1 vote
What is −12(7z+4)+15(5z−15) =

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer: −9z−273

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

−12(7z+4)+15(5z−15)

Distribute:

=(−12)(7z)+(−12)(4)+(15)(5z)+(15)(−15)

=−84z+−48+75z+−225

Combine Like Terms:

=−84z+−48+75z+−225

=(−84z+75z)+(−48+−225)

=−9z+−273

User Ron Rothman
by
4.7k points