SOLUTION: simplify variable expression -2(-5)q + (-72) (-q) thank you

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Question 228218: simplify variable expression
-2(-5)q + (-72) (-q)
thank you

Answer by JenniferTutors(83)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In this problem, you would combine like terms, following order of operations from left to right.
-2(-5)q + (-72)(-q)
10q+72q
82q is your answer
Remember: negative X negative = positive

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