Respuesta :
For this case we have the following expression:
[tex]-5 (3x + 7) -4 (x-4) +11[/tex]
For simplicity we follow the steps:
We apply distributive property to the terms within the parenthesis, bearing in mind that:
[tex]- * + = -\\- * - = +\\-15x-35-4x + 16 + 11 =[/tex]
We add similar terms taking into account that equal signs are added and the same sign is placed, while different signs are subtracted and the sign of the major is placed.
[tex]-15x-4x-35 + 16 + 11 =\\-19x-8[/tex]
ANswer:
[tex]-19x-8[/tex]
Answer: 19x - 8
Steps
-5(3x + 7)
Apply the distributive law: a( b + c ) = ab + ac
a = -5, b = 3x, c = 7
= -5 * 3x + (-5) x 7
Apply minus - plus rules
+(-a) = -a
= -5 * 3x - 5 x 7
Simplify
-5 * 3x - 5 x 7
Multiply the numbers: 5 x 3 = 15
= -15x - 5 x 7
Multiply the numbers: 5 x 7 = 35
= -15x - 35
Plug in the values
-15x - 35 - 4(x - 4) + 11
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-4(x - 4)
Apply the distributive law: a( b - c ) = ab - ac
a = -4, b = x, c = 4
= -4x - (-4) * 4
Apply minus - plus rules
-(-a) = a
= -4x + 4 * 4
Multiply the numbers: 4 * 4 = 16
= -4x + 16
Plug in the values
-15x - 35 - 4x + 16 + 11
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Simplify
-15x - 35 - 4x + 16 + 11
Group like terms
= -15x - 4x - 35 + 16 + 11
Add similar elements: -15x - 4x = -19x
= -19x - 35 + 16 + 11
Add/Subtract the numbers: -35 + 16 + 11 = -8
= 19x - 8