Question

simplify the expression:
5 + -7a - 1 - 10a

Explanation:

Step1: Group constant terms

$5 - 1 = 4$

Step2: Group variable terms

$-7a - 10a = -17a$

Step3: Combine results

$4 + (-17a) = 4 - 17a$

Answer:

$4 - 17a$