Question

-5(x+2)+5(x-5)

can somebody show the steps

Answer 1

Distribute:

-5(x+2) +5(x-5) & -5x-10+(x - 5 )

Distribute again lol:

-5x-10+5(x - 5)

Subtract the number:

-5x -10 + 5x -25 & -5x-35+5x

combine like terms : -5x -35 +5x

Answer: -35