Question

5-3(5x+2)+15x
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Answer 1

Let's simplify step-by-step.
5−3(5x+2)+15x
Distribute:
=5+(−3)(5x)+(−3)(2)+15x
=5+−15x+−6+15x
Combine Like Terms:
=5+−15x+−6+15x
=(−15x+15x)+(5+−6)
=−1

Answer 2

-1

Explanation:

5-3(5x+2)+15x

Distribute

5 - 3*5x - 3*2 +15x

5 - 15x -6+15x

Combine like terms

5-6 -15x+15x

-1