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Which of the following expressions is equivalent to -5(-2x - 3)? If you get stuck, use boxes like the ones we used tohelp organize our class work.(А) 3х - 3B 10x - 3C 10x + 15D10x - 15

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We want to find the expression equivalent to -5(-2x - 3), we would have to expand the expression;


\begin{gathered} -5(-2x-3) \\ -5(-2x)-5(-3) \\ =10x+15 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the answer is 10x+15, Option C

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