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Use distributive property to remove parentheses -6(-5y+3x-2)

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Answer:

When using distributive property just take the outside number and multiply it by all the numbers inside the parentheses

30y-18x+12


User KAREEM MAHAMMED
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Answer:

30y - 18x +12

Explanation:

Distribute (multiply) -6 to all terms within the parenthesis. Remember to follow the sign rules: negative x negative = positive ; negative x positive = negative

-6(-5y) = 30y

-6(3x) = -18x

-6(-2) = 12

Combine:

30y - 18x + 12 is your answer

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