Question

2.5(2x − 5) − (5x + 2) SIMPLE MATH PROBLEM PLS HELP

Answer 1

-14.5

Explanation:

`\sf 2.5(2x - 5) - (5x + 2)`

Remove parentheses from (5x+2):-

`\sf 2.5(2x-5)-5x-2`

Use the distributive property to multiply 2.5 by 2x−5.

`\sf 5x-12.5-5x-2`

Combine like terms:-

`\sf (5x-5x)+(-12.5-2)`

`\sf (5x-5x)=\boxed{0}`

`\sf -12.5-2=\boxed{-14.5}`

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Answer 2

2.5 x 2x=5x
2.5 x 5=12.5
2.5 x 5x=12.5x
2.5 x 2=5