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Simplify the expression. −9(z + 3) − 5(2z + 10)

A. −19z − 77
B. −19z + 13
C. −19z − 13
D. −11z + 77

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The correct answer is A

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Answer:

A. −19z − 77

Explanation:

−9(z + 3) − 5(2z + 10)

The first step is to distribute

-9*z -9*3 -5*2z -5*10

-9z-27 -10z-50

-19z -77

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