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10 - 5(x - 1) what is the answer to this ?

User Thom Lane
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Answer:

15 - 5x

Explanation:

10 - 5(x - 1)

Multiply 5 by x and 1 using the distributive property.

10 - 5x + 5

Add like units. 10 + 5 = 15

15 - 5x is your final answer.

User Roy Smith
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