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28 September, 14:26

In order to solve for the variable In the equation 1 - (x+2) + 2x=5 (2x-5) - x, Mikel first applies the distributive property. Which equation is a result of this step? A) 1-x+2+2x=10x-5-x B) 1-x-2+2x=10x-25-x C) 1-x-1+2x=10x-25-x D) 1-x-1+2x=10x-5-x

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  1. 28 September, 16:56
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    distributive property is a (b+c) = ab+ac

    so

    - (x+2) = -1 (x+2) = -1 (x) - 1 (2) = -x-2

    5 (2x-5) = 5 (2x) + 5 (-5) = 10x-25

    you get

    1-x-2+2x=10x-25-x

    answer is B
  2. 28 September, 17:38
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    Answer: 1-x-2+2x=10x-25-x
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