How do you simplify #-5( 6+ 2w ) + 4( 3w - 9)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-04T16:49:53

#-66 + 2w#

Step 1) Expand the terms in parenthesis:

#-5(6 + 2w) + 4(3w - 9) -> -30 - 10w + 12w - 36#

Step 2) Group like terms:

#-30 - 36 - 10w + 12w#

Step 3) Combine like terms:

#-66 + (-10 + 12)w#

#-66 + 2w#