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Use the distributive property simplify the expression. 5 (x- 2) __-__

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\huge\text{Answer:}


\huge\mathtt{5x-10}\checkmark


\huge\text{Solution:}

Hey there, hope you are having an awesome day! :)

Let's use the Distributive Property and distribute 5:


\huge\mathrm{5(x-2)}

Multiply the terms inside the parentheses by 5:


\huge\mathrm{5x-10} (Answer)

Hope you find it helpful.

Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.


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Multiply 5 times x
multiply 5 times -2
stick them together
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