Please help, I'm stuck on this answer.
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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.
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
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.
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where
A is the total amount
P is the principal
I is the Simple Interest
As per the statement:
Principal(P) = 5300 rupees.
rate of interest(r) = 6.5% = 0.065
Total amount(A) = 6678 rupees.
Then using above formula we have;
Subtract 5300 both sides we get;
or
We have to find the time period.
Using formula of Simple interest:
where r is the rate of interest (in decimal)
here, r = 6.5% = 0.065
Substitute the given values top find t:
⇒
Divide both sides by 344.5 we have;
Therefore, the time period t in years is 4 years