I agree with what that person told you. The expression -2(x+10) is equivalent to -2x-20
Multiply the outer -2 with the inner x to get -2 times x = -2x
Multiply the outer -2 with the inner term 10 to get -2 times 10 = -20
So overall, -2(x+10) = -2x-20
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So that's how we're able to go from this

to this

The only thing that changes is the left side. The inequality sign will not flip. It only flips if we multiply both sides by a negative number.
Answer:
26.25 square feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Calculation to determine the area of the seat
Using this formula
Area=1/2*(b1+b2)*h
Where,
b1=8 feet
b2=7 feet
h=3.5 feet
Let plug in the formula
Area=1/2*(8+7)*3.5
Area=1/2*15*3.5
Area=26.25
Therefore the area of the seat is 26.25 square feet
I think it’s 2x^1/3y hope this helped
3s + 4j = 360
1s + 3j = 220
This one we can solve using substitution, in that
s + 3j = 220 implies s = 220 - 3j (subtract 3j from each side).
Now substitute into the first equation:
3(220 - 3j) + 4j = 360. Solve for jackets.
660 - 9j + 4j = 360 [Distributive property]
660 - 5j = 360 [Add -9j + 4j]
Subtract 360 from each side, and add 5j to each side.
660 - 360 - 5j + 5j = 360 - 360 + 5j
300 = 5j
Divide each side by 5.
$60 = price of a jacket.
Three of these plus a shirt runs $220.
3(60) = 180
180 + s = 220
180 - 180 + s = 220 - 180 [Subtract 180 from each side]
s = 40
Now we double check.
3(40) + 4 (60) = 120 + 240 = 360. This satisfies the first equation.
We could check the second one too, but I'm satisfied.