Question

1. use the distributive property to simplify. $-3(x - 10)+x$ a) $-4x + 30$ b) $-4x - 30$ c) $-2x + 30$ d) $-2x - 30$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$-3(x-10) = -3x + (-3)\times(-10) = -3x + 30$

Step2: Combine like terms

$-3x + 30 + x = (-3x + x) + 30 = -2x + 30$

Answer:

C) $-2x + 30$