Question

Apply the distributive property. $$-2(d-5)$$

Short answer

-2d +10

Step-by-step solution

Distribute -2 to 'd'

Multiply -2 with d, which gives -2d. This is the first part of the expression.

Distribute -2 to '-5'

Multiply -2 with -5, which gives 10. Remember when a negative number is multiplied by a negative number, the result is positive. This forms the second part of the expression.

Combine Both Parts

Now, combine the two parts of the expression obtained from the previous steps to get the final answer -2d + 10.