Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable(s). 5a + 5b; a=−6 , b=−5
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To evaluate the expression 5a + 5b when a = -6 and b = -5, we substitute the values of a and b into the expression:
5(-6) + 5(-5)
Simplifying further:
-30 + -25
Combining like terms:
-55
Therefore, when a = -6 and b = -5, the expression 5a + 5b evaluates to -55.