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How do you Simplify this expression5(x+1)-5x

User Leitasat
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

5(x+1) -5x

multiply the 5 into the ()

5x+5 -5x

add like terms

5x-5x=0

but their is still the leftover 5

Sorry if this is confusing.

User Kumuluzz
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

Begin by removing the brackets.

5x + 5 - 5x

Notice that there are two 5xs. They are of opposite signs so they cancel

Answer 5

User Nilo De Roock
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