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  • 04-03-2016
  • Mathematics
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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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Anonymous Anonymous
  • 04-03-2016

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5(3x - 5)
53x - 55
15x - 25



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SmarticalParticals
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  • 04-03-2016

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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