Question

Expressions equivalent to -2(x-5)

Answer 1

-2x + 10

Explanation:

Apply the distributive law: a(b - c) = ab - ac

-2(x - 5 ) = -2x - ( -2) x 5

= - 2x - ( - 2 ) x 5

- ( -2 ) x 5 = 10

= -2x + 10