Question

simplify by using the distributive property.

\\(-5(9a - 7b + 3c)\\)

Explanation:

Identify the expression and operation

$$ -5(9a - 7b + 3c) $$

Distribute the factor to each term

$$ (-5 \cdot 9a) + (-5 \cdot -7b) + (-5 \cdot 3c) $$

Perform the multiplications

$$ -45a + 35b - 15c $$

Answer:

Simplify by using the distributive property.

$$-5(9a - 7b + 3c) =$$

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