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To simplify the expression -5x(2x+4), you have to use ___________and multiply the term 2x by -5x and the constant of 4 by -5x.

A. Negative reciprocal
B. Common ratio
C. Linear function
D. Distributive property

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Answer:

D. Distributive

Explanation:

Since the -5x is outside the parentheses, you need to "distribute" it to what's inside the parentheses.

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