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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the expression. 5(2x-3)

OpenStudy (mrnood):

you need to use the method of 'distribution' of the 5 into the brackets. This means that EACH term in the brackets is multiplied by 5 you could break it up like 5 *(2x) - 5*(3)

imqwerty (imqwerty):

1 Distribute 5×2x+5×−3 2 Simplify 5×2x to 10x 10x+5×−3 3 Simplify 5×−3 to −15 10x+−15 4 Simplify 10x−15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so is 10x-15 the answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@imqwerty

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nevermind

imqwerty (imqwerty):

yes

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