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First, let's simplify i^2:
i^2 = -1
Next, let's rewrite the expression with the simplified i^2:
-5 + i(2i) = -5 + 2i^2
Now, substitute -1 for i^2:
-5 + 2i^2 = -5 + 2(-1)
Simplifying further:
-5 + 2(-1) = -5 - 2 = -7
Therefore, -5 + i(2i) simplifies to -7.