SOLUTION: Simplify the variable expression. What is (5)(-x)?

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: Simplify the variable expression. What is (5)(-x)?      Log On


   

Question 358685: Simplify the variable expression. What is (5)(-x)?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5)(-x) actually means 5 times negative x.

So, 5 times -x = -5x.

Done!