What is the simplified expression of 2(x-5)?

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Matt Dnv · Answer 1 · 2019-07-06T19:58:09+0000

The simplified expression of 2(x-5) is 2x - 10.

x does not have a value and therefore must be a coefficient.

5 is a normal number and can be multiplied with 2.

Zdd · Answer 2 · 2019-07-11T17:53:48+0000

You apply the distributive property which means that the 2 should multiply both the x and the -5. You get:

2*x - 2*5 = 2x-10

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