I was taught how to do these I just don't remember how to-3 (4x+5) - 2 (-5x+8)

- 2x - 31

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

- 3 (4x + 5) - 2 ( - 5x + 8)

Multiply the terms in the first parenthesis by - 3 and the terms in the second parenthesis by - 2

= - 12x - 15 + 10x - 16 ← collect like terms

= ( - 12x + 10x) + ( - 15 - 16)

= - 2x - 31