\
The expression is
.
\
(
Distribute
–2
)
\
(Multiply:
)
\
The equivalent expression is
.
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.![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=4fb07e968edeed82d55fcea89095c376.png\")
(Distribute –2)![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=ae489d6a4a95bbe6bcb3e03433178933.png\")
(Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=9b366beed6c66b7e49d0891403d0b3ba.png\")
)![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=2455e4a382a2d97c03a57f9c0eec53d5.png\")
.