Expressions equivalent 5 (4n-11) - 3n + 20

5 (4n-11) - 3n + 20

To get equivalent expression we remove the parenthesis and combine like terms

We distribute 5 inside the parenthesis 4n - 11

5 times 4n = 20n

5 times - 11 = - 55

So expression becomes

20n - 55 - 3n + 20

Now we combine like terms

20n and - 3n are like terms

20n - 3n is 17n, also - 55 + 20 is - 35

so expression becomes - 17n - 35