Question

Algebra 1Simplify each expression by using the Distributive Property and combine like terms to simplify the expression.-(3n-5)-7n

Answer 1

-(3n-5)-7n

Apply the distributive property to distribute the negative sign:

-(3n)-(-5)-7n

-3n+5-7n

Combine like terms ( the ones with "n")

-3n-7n+5

-10n+5