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Which of the following expressions are equivalent to -2(5 - 3)

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Answer: -4
Simplify,
-2(5-3)
-2(2)
= -4
User JoeR
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Answer: -4

Explanation:

No options were provided, but i'll simplify this expression.

*the number being NEXT to the parenthesis indicates that you have to multiply.

This expression involves the distributive property. This is when you have a number followed by an equation in parenthesis, like 2(3+1). To solve it, you multiply the number outside of the parenthesis by each number inside them.

-2(5-3)

-2(5) - -2(3)

-10 + 6

-4

So -2(5-3) simplifies to -4. I hope this could help!!

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