Question

Complete the work shown to simplify the expression:

1. Distribute 5 through the parentheses:

5(−2x − 6)
5(−2x) − 5(6)
2. Simplify:

x − 30

Answer 1

-10

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. 5(-2x-6)

-10x-30

If you want to find x, set this to 0

-10x-30=0 add 30 to both sides

-10x=30 divide by -10

x=-3

2. x-30 is simplified