How do you simplify #3x^2+2x(x-5)#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-07-10T05:04:32

#5x(x-2)#

#3x^2+2x(x-5)#

Distribute the #2x# by multiplying it times the terms inside the parentheses.

#3x^2+2x^2-10x#

Add like terms.

#5x^2-10x#

Factor out the GCF #5x#.

#5x(x-2)#