If I were to explain these steps in words, how would I do it? I'm not very good with evaluating expressions verbally. I would like some help, please and thank you
5(-6) + 5(-5)
-30 + -25
- 55

Question

If I were to explain these steps in words, how would I do it? I'm not very good with evaluating expressions verbally. I would like some help, please and thank you
5(-6) + 5(-5)
-30 + -25
- 55

anonymous · Answer

five times negative six plus five times negative five

anonymous · Answer

we get negative thirty plus negative twenty five

anonymous · Answer

The original problem is 5a + 5b; a= –6, b = –5 
I'm doing a step by step problem. 
For the first step, 5(-6)+5(-5) 
I said "first you substitute a and b with number values."