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Simplify the linear expression. −4x+5(−5x−1) Enter your answer in the box.

User KevinP
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Answer:

- 29x - 5

Explanation:

- 4x + 5(- 5x - 1) ← distribute the parenthesis by 5

= - 4x - 25x - 5 ← collect like terms

= - 29x - 5

User Michell
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Answer:

-29x - 5

Explanation:

-4x - 25x - 5 = -29x - 5

User Hollownest
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