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I dont know how to put 2x(x + 5) in expanded form

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User Jan Van Herck
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Answer:

10 x + 2 x^2

Explanation:

Expand the following:

2 x (x + 5)

Hint: | Distribute 2 x over x + 5.

2 x (x + 5) = 2 x×5 + 2 x x:

2 x×5 + 2 x x

Hint: | Multiply 2 and 5 together.

2×5 = 10:

10 x + 2 x x

Hint: | Combine products of like terms.

2 x x = 2 x^2:

Answer: 10 x + 2 x^2

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