Using the distributive property and combining like terms to simplify the expression. -5(x+2)+5(x-5)

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Using the distributive property and combining like terms to simplify the expression.

-5(x+2)+5(x-5)

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Answer:

-35

Explanation:

-5 (x + 2) + 5 (x -5)

Expand:

= -5x - 10 + 5 (x - 5)

Expand once more:

= -5x - 10 + 5x - 25

Simplify:

-35

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