Question

Select the expression that is equivalent to

—2 (5 + 7g)
-2 – 14g
-10 – 149
79 - 10
-10 + 7g

Answer 1

-10 - 14g

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2(5 + 7g)

Step 2: Expand

1. Distribute -2: -2(5) + -2(7g)
2. Multiply: -10 - 14g