Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable(s). 5a + 5b; a=−6 , b=−5

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Answer 1

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.