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Which of the following properties is necessary to simplify the expression given below?

(–2) + 5(x – 3) – 4x(6 + 1)

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Answer:

C. Distributive property

Explanation:

The options to your question can be found in the image below.

the correct option is C. Distributive property

(to clear the parenthesis)

(–2) + 5(x – 3) – 4x(6 + 1)

= -2 + 5x -15 -24x -4x

= -17 +5x -28x

= -23x -17

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