Question

Simplify the expression by using the distributive property.
-2(4x - 10)

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\boxed{-8x+20}}`

Explanation:

Hello.

Please remember that the Distributive Property states that

a(b+c)=ab+ac

Now, simplify:

-2(4x-10)

multiply -2 times 4x and -10:

-8x+20 (a negative times a negative equals a positive only)

And we're done!

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Answer 2

-8x+20

Explanation:

multiply using the distributive property:)