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Simplify -2(x-5) what will it be?

User HaveF
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Answer:

-2x + 10

Explanation:

-2(x-5)

-2x - 2(-5)

-2(-5)

-2x + 10

User Mou
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Answer:

Explanation:

Distributive property

-2(x - 5) = -2*x - (-2)*5

= -2x + 10

User Kajham
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