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Simplify the expression by using the distributive property 3-2(5-x)

User Lerone
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Answer:

3 - 10 + 2x

so the answer is -7 + 2x

User Radhi
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Answer:

2x-7

Explanation:

3-2(5-x)

Distribute

3 -10 +2x

Combine like terms

-7 +2x

We usually put the variable first

2x-7

User Danny Raufeisen
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