Answer:
The Distributive Property states that to multiply a sum or difference by a number, multiply each term inside the parenthesis by the number outside the parenthesis.
Explanation:
Example 1: 2(5+8)=26
You multiply the 5 which =10
Then multiply the 8, which =16
Since they are both positive, add the two numbers to get 26.
Example 2: 6(x -5)= -24
The variable x is equivalent to 1x so it is like you are multiplying by 1, but with an x, meaning you should get 6x. Then multiply 6 and 5. BUT WAIT... Since it is subtracting you have to do something with the sign, visualize the x-5 as x plus negative 5. And you should get -30. After solving 6 -30, you should end up with -24.