Question

Use the distributive property to write an expression that is equivalent to 5(- 2x - 3)

Answer 1

Answer: -10x - 15

Explanation:

The distributive property is used when you multiply a number over an addition or subtraction problem.

5 x (-2x - 3)

Step 1

Take 5 and multiply it by -2x

5 x -2x = -10x

Step 2

Take 5 and multiply it by - 3

5 x - 3 = -15

Step 3

Put the entire problem together.

5 x (-2x - 3) = -10x - 15