Answer:
- 2x - 31
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- 3(4x + 5) - 2(- 5x + 8)
Multiply the terms in the first parenthesis by - 3 and the terms in the second parenthesis by - 2
= - 12x - 15 + 10x - 16 ← collect like terms
= (- 12x + 10x) + (- 15 - 16)
= - 2x - 31
