Use the distributive property to simplify the expression below:
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-2x - 10

-2x + 5

2x + 5

4x + 5

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Use the distributive property to simplify the expression below:
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 -2x - 10

 -2x + 5

 2x + 5

 4x + 5

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Distribution property as a rule isn't that vital on this particular problem. Just divide both terms in the numerator by -2.

anonymous · Answer

What do you get when you do that?

anonymous · Answer

And remember a negative divided by a negative ALWAYS produces a positive.

compassionate · Answer

2(x - 5)
-------
   -2

The two's cancel 
-(x - 5) 
-x + 5 
or 5 - x

anonymous · Answer

@Compassionate close.

It's choice (B).

compassionate · Answer

Yes, is it B. However, i wanted to show her how to work the mathematics. :)

anonymous · Answer

Ehhh...okay @Compassionate   . Even though REALLY you did like I did at first and thought choice (A) was part of the question. : )  It's cool though! Take care

compassionate · Answer

You too! Have a good day, Corey.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! :)