Question

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

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is A

Step-by-step explana

Answer 2

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