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Use the distributive property to write2(-5 + 3) as an equivalent expression what is the value of the expression

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Answer:

-10+6=-4

Explanation:

Here's why we use distributive property, so a(b+c) = ab+ac, therefore 2(-5+3) is -10+6, which is equal to -4.

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