Question

Simplify
-4(x -5) + 3 (a - 7)

A.-4x + 3a + 1
B. -4x + 3a + 41
C. -4x + 3a - 41
D. -4x + 3a - 1

Answer 1

Okay −4(x−5)+3(a−7)
first istribute:
=(−4)(x)+(−4)(−5)+(3)(a)+(3)(−7)
=−4x+20+3a+−21
Combine Like Terms:
=−4x+20+3a+−21
=(3a)+(−4x)+(20+−21)
=3a+−4x+−1

Answer 2

Don't over think it simply distribute

Answer 3

Oh haha xP

Answer 4

Thanks for the help you both! I appreciate it! :) I understand better now.