Question

Rewrite the expression without using grouping symbols.

2
_ (x-20)
5

Answer 1

Answer:

  (2/5)x -8

Step-by-step explanation:

The distributive property applies.

$\dfrac{2}{5}(x-20)=\dfrac{2}{5}x-\dfrac{2}{5}\cdot 20=\dfrac{2}{5}x-8$