Simplify the Expression

question 41

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. First use the distributive property to remove any parentheses.
-5x + 2(x + 5)

• A) 6x + 10
• B) 10x + 7
• C) 7x + 10
• D) 7x - 10

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Definitions:

Linear Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing a straight-line relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded.

Marginal Revenue

The increase in total revenue resulting from selling one additional unit of a product or service.

Elastic Portion

The elastic portion of a demand or supply curve represents the range where the quantity demanded or supplied responds significantly to changes in price.

Revenue Curves

Graphical representations showing the relationship between different levels of output or sales and the total revenue earned by a company.