The linear expression equivalent to 5x - 2y - 3( 8x + 5y ) is -19x + 17y.
False
True
Given 5x - 2y - 3( 8x + 5y )
= 5x - 2y - 24x - 15y
= -19x -17y
Hence, the statement is false.
The linear expression equivalent to -19x + 17y is