SOLUTION: How do i do this problem step by step. 13[7+w+(-9)] &&, -29(p-21-5)

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Question 228793: How do i do this problem step by step.
13[7+w+(-9)]
&&,
-29(p-21-5)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do i do this problem step by step.
13[7+w+(-9)]
simplify the parentheses
= 13[w-2]
Use the distributive law to get:
= 13w - 26
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&&,
-29(p-21-5)
simplify the parentheses
= -29(p-26)
Use the distributive law to get:
=-29p + 754
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Cheers,
Stan H.