Question

integer operations quiz
simplify the following by using distribution:
-3 (5x - 10)
-15x + 30
15x - 30
2x - 13
15x

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

The distributive property is \(a(b + c)=ab+ac\). For \(-3(5x - 10)\), we distribute \(-3\) to both \(5x\) and \(- 10\).
So, \(-3\times5x+(-3)\times(-10)\)

Step2: Calculate each term

Calculate \(-3\times5x=-15x\) and \((-3)\times(-10) = 30\).
Combining these terms, we get \(-15x + 30\).

Answer:

A. \(-15x + 30\)