Question

Simplify −2(n − 5)

Answer 1

distribute in the -2:
-2n+10 = 10-2n

Answer 2

The Distributive Property says

\[ab + ac = a(b + c)\]

Knowing this we can distribute the leading coefficient

\[-2(n - 5 ) = -2n - (-2 \times 5) = -2n + 10\]