Question

What is another way to write the expression t. (14--5) ?

(t. 14) - 5
(t. 14) - 5
(t. 14) -(t5)
t. 14 – 5

Answer 1

Answer: Second option.

Explanation:

It is important to remember the Distributive Property in order to solve this exercise.

The Distributive property states that:

`a(b+c)=ab+ac\\\\\\a(b-c)=ab-ac`

In this case you have the following expression provided in the exercise:

`t(14-5)`

Then, in order to write this expression in another way, you can apply the Distributive property. Multiply each number inside the parentheses by "t".

Applying this procedure, you get:

`t(14-5)=(t14)-(t5)`

Notice that this expression matches with the one shown in the the second option.