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20. Use the distributive property.
Simplify the expression below.
5(x - 2) =___ -___

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Answer:


\huge\boxed{\sf{5x-10}}

Explanation:

Hello.

Please keep in mind that the Distributive property states:

a(b+c)=ab+ac, where a, b, and c can be either constants or variables.

Now that we know the formula, let's solve the problem.

5(x-2)

5x-10

I hope it helps.

Have a nice day.


\boxed{imperturbability}

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Answer:

The answer is 5x - 10

Explanation:

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