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So the question is "5(3x -5)" how do I know if the answer is 15x-25 or 15x+25?

So the question is "5(3x -5)" how do I know if the answer is 15x-25 or 15x+25?
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So the question is "5(3x -5)" how do I know if the answer is 15x-25 or 15x+25?

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User Osagie
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positive × positive = positive

Negative × positive = negative

negative × negative = positive.

So in your problem,
5 × -5 = -25

5 (3x - 5) =
15x - 25
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User Aamir M Meman
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Distribute.

5(3x - 5)
5*3x - 5*5
15x - 25



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User Tomaytotomato
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