Question

5.) 5(2x + 9) - 8(3x - 5)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$5(2x+9) - 8(3x-5) = 10x + 45 - 24x + 40$

Step2: Combine like x terms

$10x - 24x = -14x$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$45 + 40 = 85$

Step4: Combine simplified terms

$-14x + 85$

Answer:

$-14x + 85$