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Which answer correctly uses the distributive property to simplify the expression

5(2x - 4) + 2

User Piraba
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Answer:

10x-18

Explanation:

5(2x - 4) + 2

Distribute the 5

5*2x -5*4 +2

10x-20+2

Combine like terms

10x-18

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