Question

10. Simplify the expression:
-3(4a - 5b)
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Answer 1

-12a + 15b

Explanation:

-3(4a - 5b)

Multiply -3 with both 4a and 5b,

-3(4a) + -3(-5b)

= -12a + 15b

Answer 2

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In order to simplify this expression, we need to use the Distributive property, which states the following:-

`\bigstar{\boxed{\pmb{a(b+c)=ab+ac}}}`

Distribute:-

`\sf{-3(4a-5b)}`

Multiply -3 times the terms inside the parentheses:-

`\bigstar{\boxed{\pmb{-12a+15b}}}`

note:-

Hope everything is clear; if you need any clarification/explanation, kindly let me know, and I will comment and/or edit my answer :)