Question

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

A. 3y(5x - 2)
B. 5x(-2 + 3y)
C. -10x - 6y
D. -10x + 3y

Answer 1

• C. -10x - 6y

Explanation:

`\sf -2(5x + 3y)`

Apply the Distributive Property:-

`\sf -2\left(5x+3y\right)`

`\sf -2*\:5x-2*\:3y`

`\sf -2*\:5x=\bf -10x`

`\sf 2*\:3y=\bf 6y`

`\sf -10x-6y`

Therefore, your answer is C. -10x - 6y!!

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