Question

Use the distributive property. Simplify the expression below. 5(x - 2) =_-_

Answer 1

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Formula:

$\bold{a(b +c)}$

$\bold{a(b) + a(c)}$

$\bold{= \ ab + ac}$

DISTRIBUTE $\bold{5}$ within the $\bold{parentheses}$

$\bold{5(x -2)}$

$\bold{5(x) + 5(-2)}$

$\bold{5(x)=5x}$

$\bold{5(-2) = -10}$

FINALLY: $\boxed{\boxed{\bold{Answer: 5x - 10}}}\checkmark$

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