Rewrite in simplest terms: 2, left parenthesis, minus, 4, c, minus, 3, right parenthesis, plus, 6, left parenthesis, 10, c, plus, 5, right parenthesis2(āˆ’4cāˆ’3)+6(10c+5)

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To simplify the expression \( 2(-4c - 3) + 6(10c + 5) \), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the 2 in the first term: \[ 2(-4c) + 2(-3) = -8c - 6 \]

  2. Distribute the 6 in the second term: \[ 6(10c) + 6(5) = 60c + 30 \]

  3. Combine the results: \[ -8c - 6 + 60c + 30 \]

  4. Combine like terms (the \( c \) terms and the constant terms):

    • For \( c \) terms: \( -8c + 60c = 52c \)
    • For constant terms: \( -6 + 30 = 24 \)
  5. Put it all together: \[ 52c + 24 \]

So, the expression simplified is: \[ 52c + 24 \]