X-2(x+5)

To simplify the expression \( x - 2(x + 5) \), follow these steps: 1. Distribute the \(-2\) across the terms in the parentheses: \[ -2(x + 5) = -2x - 10 \] 2. Rewrite the expression with the distributed terms: \[ x - 2x - 10 \] 3. Combine like terms: \[ (1x - 2x) - 10 = -1x - 10 \] So, the simplified expression is: \[ -x - 10 \] Alternatively, you could write it as: \[ -(x + 10) \] Both forms are correct!