Question

5(x-7y)+8(3x+2y)= simplify

Answer 1

It is 29x - 19y

Explanation:

`5(x - 7y) + 8(3x + 2y)`

open brackets:

`= 5x - 35y + 24x + 16y`

group like terms together:

`= (5x + 24x) + (16y - 35y)`

factorise out x and y :

`= x(5 + 24) + y(16 - 35) \\ = 29x - 19y`