What is the equivalent a(4 - a) - 5(a + 7)

Answer:
-a^2 -a -35
Step-by-step explanation:
a(4 - a) - 5(a + 7)
Distribute
4a -a^2 -5a -35
Combine like terms
-a^2 -a -35
Answer:
-a² - a - 35
Step-by-step explanation:
a(4 - a) - 5(a + 7)
4a -a² -5a - 35
-a² + 4a - 5a -35
-a² - a -35