Use the Distributive Property to Write the Expression Without Parentheses $5 ( x - 7 )$

question 154

Multiple Choice

Use the distributive property to write the expression without parentheses. Then simplify, if necessary.
- $5 ( x - 7 )$

• A) \(5 x + 35\)
• B) \(5 x - 7\)
• C) \(5 x - 35\)
• D) \(5 x - 12\)

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