Question

Use the Distributive Property to write each expression as an equivalent expression. Then evaluate it. (3+1)(-6) a. - 18 - 6 - 24 b. -3+5; 2 C. 3-6; -3 d. (4-6); - 2​

Answer 1

To use the Distributive Property, distribute 3 and 1 to each term inside the parentheses, then simplify and evaluate the expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

To use the Distributive Property to write the expression (3+1)(-6) as an equivalent expression, we distribute the 3 and 1 to each term inside the parentheses:

(3+1)(-6) = 3*(-6) + 1*(-6)

Simplifying, we get:

(3+1)(-6) = -18 + -6 = -24

So, the equivalent expression is -24.