Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 85: 77

Answer

$-10x$

Work Step by Step

Multiplying two numbers with opposite signs makes a negative product. $-5(2x)=-5\times2\times x=-10\times x =-10x$
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