Question

Rewrite in simplest terms: 3(-8b-9b-10)-10b3(−8b−9b−10)−10b

Answer 1

-61b - 30

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Terms/Coefficients

• Expanding/Factoring

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

3(-8b - 9b - 10) - 10b

Step 2: Simplify

1. (Parenthesis) Reduce [Order of Operations]: 3(-17b - 10) - 10b
2. (Parenthesis) Distribute 3: -51b - 30 - 10b
3. Combine like terms: -61b - 30