To simplify the expression \( 5(3y + 5z - 7) \), distribute the \( 5 \) to each term inside the parentheses:
\[ 5(3y) + 5(5z) + 5(-7) \]
This results in:
\[ 15y + 25z - 35 \]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[ 15y + 25z - 35 \]
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To simplify the expression \( 5(3y + 5z - 7) \), distribute the \( 5 \) to each term inside the parentheses:
\[ 5(3y) + 5(5z) + 5(-7) \]
This results in:
\[ 15y + 25z - 35 \]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[ 15y + 25z - 35 \]