Simplify 6(3q−4)+18−12q−7(4q+5) .(1 point)

Answer 1

Let's apply the distributive property first:

6(3q-4) + 18 - 12q - 7(4q + 5)

18q - 24 + 18 - 12q - 28q - 35

Now let's combine like terms:

(18q - 12q - 28q) + (-24 + 18 - 35)

-22q - 41

So, the simplified expression is -22q - 41.