Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2(5 – 3x)?

A)10-5x

B)10-6x

C)7-5x

D)7-6x



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Answer 1

Answer:. B. 10-6x

Explanation:

The number outside the parentheses is "distributed" over the items inside. That means multiply the outside number times each inside number. 2×5=10 and 2(-3x)= -6x. That is: Two times negative 3x is -6x.

Answer 2

the answer is 10-6x (B)