SOLUTION: simpify: -4[5x-6(-5+x)]

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Question 153197: simpify:
-4[5x-6(-5+x)]


Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-4[5x-6(-5+x)] = -4[5x+30-6x]
               = -4[-x+30]
               = 4x-120


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simpify:
-4[5x-6(-5+x)]
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Comment: simplify from the inner parentheses to the outer:
= -4[5x + 30 -6x]
= -4[30 - x]
= 4x -120
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Cheers,
Stan H.