My question is -(1-5n)-7n

Question

Can you please help me 

Answer 1

Ashley,

 

This requires the distributive law and combining like terms.

 

Here's a hint: -(1 - 5n) is the same as -1 * (1 - 5n).

 

Another hint: How would you solve 2 * (1 - 5n)? Try using that process on -1 * (1 - 5n).

 

Also, if you get stumped, recall what a negative times a negative gives. What's -2 * -5? Or -1 * -5?

 

After figuring out -(1 - 5n) - the distributive law part - you'll need to combine like terms.

 

My last hint: What is -2 + -8? What about -2x + -8x? You can use this process on your problem.

 

 

I hope this helps. Good luck,

Bryce