Question

Which expression is equivalent to −2(3x + 5y)?

−6x − 10y

−6x + 5y

5y(3x − 2)

3x(−2 + 5y)

Answer 1

-6x - 10y

Explanation:

because

-2(3x + 5y) can be broken into

-2 * 3x = -6y

-2 * (+ 5y) = -10y

hence -6x - 10y

note * this symbol means multiply

Answer 2

-6x-10y

Explanation: