Question

Simplify the equation (-5-c) (-1)

a.) 5-c
b.) 5+c
c.) -5-c
d.) -5+c

Answer 1

d) 5 + c

Explanation:

We know:

(-)(-) = (+)

(+)(+) = (+)

(-)(+) = (+)(-) = (-)

We have (-5 - c)(-1) use the distributive property a(b + c) = ab + ac

= (-5)(-1) + (-c)(-1) = 5 + c

Answer 2

-1(-5-c)

-1*-5=5

-1*-c=c

:5+c