•distribute 5 and +2 by multiplying it with the numbers inside the bracket
= -10n + 20 + 2n + 6
Note: this step could be done with left side first then right side. I just thought this would be faster to do it together (if this (note) is confusing you can ignore it)
• combined the like terms, so all the n’s one the left and the rest on the right
= -10n + 2n + 20 + 6
• add the up according to their signs (+ or -)
= -8n + 26
You can also simplify it more by finding a common factor.
2 (-4n + 13) (this is also give you the same answer)
^ if this is too confusing or if you haven’t learned it yet you can leave it out.
Reminders:
• follow BEDMAS or PEDMAS • remember to ALWAYS go from left to right • if there is a negative number outside the bracket, it must be distributed with the number. For ex:
-2 (n+3) = -2n - 6
Note when multiplying or dividing:
• negative and negative = positive • positive and positive = positive • negative and positive = negative • positive and negative = negative
