SOLUTION: Hi there, I have an expression like this x(-x+5) how would you expand this would it look like -x^2+5x or x^2+5x or am i completely off Any help would be appreciated

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Question 1116283: Hi there,
I have an expression like this
x(-x+5)
how would you expand this
would it look like -x^2+5x or x^2+5x or am i completely off
Any help would be appreciated
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(-x+5)
how would you expand this
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Multiply x by -x, and add x times 5

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have an expression like this
x(-x+5)
how would you expand this
would it look like -x^2+5x or x^2+5x
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x(-x+5) = x(-x)+x(5) = -x^2+5x
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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