The answer is: [B]: " -10a + 6b² − 4b + 3 " .
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Explanation:
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Given:
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-2(5a − 3b²) − 4b + 3 ;
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"Use the distributive property [of multiplication] to expand the expression."
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Note the distributive property of multiplication:
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a(b + c) = ab + ac ;
a(b − c) = ab − ac ;
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So, we have: " -2(5a − 3b²) − 4b + 3 " ;
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Start with: " -2(5a − 3b²) " ;
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-2(5a − 3b²) = (-2*5a) − (-2*3b²) = (-10a) − (-6b²)
= -10a + 6b²
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→ Now, bring down the rest of the problem;
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-10a + 6b² − 4b + 3 ; which is: Answer choice: [B].
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