SOLUTION: How do I simplify this problem: -2b(5a-5b)+4(-3ab-4b^2) I totally do not understand this! Thank you!! Lisa

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Question 526423: How do I simplify this problem: -2b(5a-5b)+4(-3ab-4b^2)
I totally do not understand this!
Thank you!!
Lisa
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the distributive property and combine the like terms.

-2b(5a-5b)+4(-3ab-4bē)
= -10ab + 10bē - 12ab - 16bē {used distributive property}
= -6bē - 22ab {combined like terms}

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