To use the Distributive Property on the expression \( 2(-5 + 3) \), you multiply each term inside the parentheses by 2.
Here’s how it works step-by-step:
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Distribute \( 2 \) to \( -5 \): \[ 2 \times -5 = -10 \]
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Distribute \( 2 \) to \( 3 \): \[ 2 \times 3 = 6 \]
Now, combine these two results: \[ -10 + 6 \]
Finally, simplify \( -10 + 6 \): \[ -10 + 6 = -4 \]
So, the expression \( 2(-5 + 3) \) is equivalent to \( -4 \).
Thus, the equivalent expression is: \[ -4 \]