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Why the expression -6(5 - k) and 6k - 30 are equivalent.

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because you can use the distributive property with

-6(5-k)

-6×5= -30

-6×-1k= 6k

so that equals 6k-30

User DhiwaTdG
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Answer:

DB!

Explanation:

Because if you multiply them out, they both equal 6k-30.

-6(5-k)=-30+6k, which is equal to 6k-30.

Hope I helped!

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