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Use the distributive property to evaluate each expression (8+3)(-1)

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Hi!

Answer:

=-11

*The answer must have a negative sign.*

Explanation:

Lesson: Order of operations/ and Distributive property

Stands for

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiply

Divide

Add

Subtract

It can also go left to right.

(PEMDAS)

First, you do parenthesis.


(8+3)(-1)


8+3=11

Then, you multiply/divide from left to right.


11(-1)=-11

Final answer is -11

I hope this helps you!

Have a nice day! :)

-Charlie

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