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1.11.1 Applying the Distributive Property to Rewrite Expressions

Algebra 11.11.1 Applying the Distributive Property to Rewrite Expressions
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1.11.1 Applying the Distributive Property to Rewrite Expressions

1.11.1 • Applying the Distributive Property to Rewrite Expressions

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Rewrite each quotient as a sum or a difference.

1.

4 x − 10 2 4 x − 10 2

2.

1 − 50 x − 2 1 − 50 x − 2

3.

5 ( x + 10 ) 25 5 ( x + 10 ) 25

4.

− 1 5 x + 5 2 − 1 5 x + 5 2

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