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-2(-5)q + (-72) (-q)
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User Brondahl
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Answer:

82q

Explanation:

-2(-5)q+(-72)(-q)

10q+72q

82q

User Gianluca Veschi
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Hey there! :)

-2(-5)q + (-72)(-q)

Simplify!

10q + (72q)

Since both terms contain "q," we know that we can add them together.

Simply look at it this way: 10+72 , then add the q at the end of your answer.

10 + 72 = 82 --> add the q! Therefore, your final answer is 82q.

~Hope I helped! :)

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