Simplify 6(3q−4)+18−12q−7(4q+5).
Simplifying the expression, we have:
6(3q-4) + 18 - 12q - 7(4q+5)
Distribute the 6 and the 7 to the terms inside the parentheses:
18q - 24 + 18 - 12q - 28q - 35
Combine like terms:
(18q - 12q - 28q) + (-24 + 18 - 35)
-22q - 41