Question

How can 26n−7m+4(10n−6m) be rewritten?

Answer 1

66n-17m

Explanation:

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Answer 2

66n - 31m

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

Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

26n - 7m + 4(10n - 6m)

Step 2: Simplify

1. [Distributive Property] Distribute 4: 26n - 7m + 40n - 24m
2. Combine like terms (n) [Addition]: 66n - 7m - 24m
3. Combine like terms (m) [Subtraction]: 66n - 31m