What is #5a + 5b# if #a = - 6, b = - 5#?

1 Answer
Sep 23, 2016

#-55#

Explanation:

We simply substitute in the values for #a# and #b# that we have been given into the original equation.

#5a + 5b to 5color(red)((-6)) + 5color(red)((-5))#

This is equal to

#-30 + -25 #

Which is

#-55#