Answer :

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3(x−2)−5x−10

Distribute:

=(3)(x)+(3)(−2)+−5x+−10

=3x+−6+−5x+−10

Combine Like Terms:

=3x+−6+−5x+−10

=(3x+−5x)+(−6+−10)

=−2x+−16

Answer:

=−2x−16

Space

Answer:

-2x - 16

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Distributive Property

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

3(x - 2) - 5x - 10

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute 3:                              3x - 6 - 5x - 10
  2. Combine like terms (x):            -2x - 6 - 10
  3. Combine like terms (Z):            -2x - 16

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