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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify: −2(n − 5)

Parth (parthkohli):

Same method. You've been there, done that.

Parth (parthkohli):

\[-2(n- 5) \implies -2(n) - (-2)(5) \]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't understand >.<

Parth (parthkohli):

All those confusing numbers flying around, eh? Just simplify it—take it easy.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2n+5

Parth (parthkohli):

What's \(-2(n)\)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry its -2n+10. just distribute

Parth (parthkohli):

Remember that \(-2(n)\) just means \(-2 \times n\) which makes \(-2n\).

Parth (parthkohli):

Find \(-2 \times -5\), then add it to -2n.

Parth (parthkohli):

@meaah_c_(: Got it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2n+10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

got it ☺ thanks ☺

Parth (parthkohli):

You're welcome! :)

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