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Is the expression 5y-10 equivalent to 5(y-2

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Answer:

Yes, they are equivalent.

Explanation:

They are equivalent, to see this, simplify the expression.

Distribute into the parenthesis.

5(y)- 5(2)

Then simplify into...

5y-10

This is equivalent to 5y-10

5y-10 = 5(y-2)

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