Question

Which polynomial matches the expression -x(x – 5)?

Answer 1

Answer:

-x² + 5x

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute -x to all terms within the parenthesis. Note that when multiplying a negative variable and a positive variable, the result is a negative variable. Also note that when multiplying a negative variable with a negative number, the result is a positive.

(-x)(x) = -x²

(-x)(-5) = 5x

-x² + 5x is your answer.

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