To solve the expression \( 5(-3) - 2 \): 1. First, multiply \( 5 \) by \( -3 \): \[ 5 \times -3 = -15 \] 2. Next, subtract \( 2 \) from \( -15 \): \[ -15 - 2 = -17 \] So, the final result is \( -17 \).

5(-3) -2

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To solve the expression \( 5(-3) - 2 \):

First, multiply \( 5 \) by \( -3 \): \[ 5 \times -3 = -15 \]
Next, subtract \( 2 \) from \( -15 \): \[ -15 - 2 = -17 \]

So, the final result is \( -17 \).