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Use the distributive property to write an equivalent expression

2(5b - 1)

A. 25b - 1

B. 10b - 1

C. 10b + 2

D. 10b - 2

Choose The Correct Answer.

User Rjbeckwith
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Answer:

D. 10b - 2

Explanation:

The 2 distributes to the 5b and the -1. So it's 2*5b + 2*(-1) = 10b - 2

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