Question

Expand the expression. -5(3b - 7)

Answer 1

-15b + 35

Explanation: We're asked to expand the expression
`\sf{-5(3b-7)}`. To do this, we will use the distributive property. It basically states that:
`\sf{a(b+c)=ab+ac}`

Now simplify:

→
`\sf{-5*3b-5*(-7)=\boxed{\boldsymbol{-15b+35}}`

Therefore, -15b + 35.

Answer 2

- 15b + 35

Explanation:

given

- 5(3b - 7) ← multiply each term inside the parenthesis by - 5

= - 5(3b) - 5(- 7)

= - 15b + 35