how do you do this problem5(k-7)-k+7
i know the answer is 4k+ -8 but i need to figure out how i show my work
5(k-7)-k+7
5k - 35 - k + 7
4k - 28
thanks so much that really help me
You're very welcome.
To simplify the expression 5(k-7)-k+7, you need to apply the distributive property and combine like terms.
Step 1: Distribute the 5 to remove the parentheses:
5 × k - 5 × 7 - k + 7
Result: 5k - 35 - k + 7
Step 2: Combine like terms:
(5k - k) + (-35 + 7)
Simplify k terms: 4k + (-35 + 7)
Combine constant terms: 4k - 28
So, the simplified expression is 4k - 28.