Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable(s).

5a + 5b; a=−6
, b=−5

1 answer

To evaluate the expression 5a + 5b when a = -6 and b = -5, substitute the values of a and b into the expression.

5(-6) + 5(-5)

= -30 + (-25)

= -55

Therefore, when a = -6 and b = -5, 5a + 5b = -55.