Question

Simplify the following expression,

7 - 5(3f - 2)

Answer 1

-15f+17

Explanation:

you distribute the -5

giving you 7-15f+10

then add like terms (7&10)

Answer 2

−15f+17

Explanation:

=7−5(3f−2)

=7+(−5)(3f)+(−5)(−2)

=7+−15f+10

=7+−15f+10

=(−15f)+(7+10)

=−15f+17