Question

Using the distributive property and combining like terms to simplify the expression.

-5(x+2)+5(x-5)​

Answer 1

-35

Explanation:

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

Expand:

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

Expand once more:

= -5x - 10 + 5x - 25

Simplify:

-35