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Simplify 22-5(2x+4)
a. -10x+26
b. -10x+2
c. 34x+4
d. 34x+68

User Vkatsuba
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Hi.


22-5(2x+4) \\ \\ \implies 22-10x-20 \\ \\ \implies -10x+22-20 \\ \\ \implies -10x +2

Hence,

The correct option is
\boxed{\sf b. -10x+2}

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User Manit
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b. -10x+2


First, distribute the -5 to the 2x+4, giving you -10x-20. Then, just add the 22 to get -10x+2.
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