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The problem

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why does the second step switch from -(5-5x) to (-5x+5)

Answer provided by our tutors

Keep in mind that

5 - 5x = -5x + 5 

In the second step "- (5 - 5x)" is the same as "-(-5x + 5)" and it doesnt change anything.

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