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Which expressions are equivalent to 5(-2k-3)-2k

User Olshevski
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Answer:

- 3(4k + 5)

Explanation:

5(-2k - 3) - 2k =

= - 10k - 15 - 2k

= - 12k - 15

= - 3(4k + 5)

User MewX
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Answer:

-12k -15

-3(4k +5)

Explanation:

5(-2k-3)-2k

Distribute

-10k -15 -2k

Combine like terms

-12k -15

We can factor out -3

-3(4k +5)

User Bianka
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