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Explain how to use the distributive property to simplify: -2(x + 5) ?

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Answer:

-2x-10

Step-by-step explanation:

Distributive Property is basically a term for opening parentheses. So, in your case -2(x+5) we would multiply x and 5 by -2. X times -2 is -2x and 5 times negative 2 is -10. -2x-10 would be your final answer.

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-2x-10

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Hi there!

Here's what the Distributive Property states:

a(b+c)=ab+ac

So, we take a number outside the parentheses, and "distribute" it.

In this case, we should distribute -2:

-2(x+5)

-2x-10 (a negative times a negative is a positive)

Hope it helps!

Enjoy your day!

Feel free to ask if you have any doubts! :)

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