Question

8(−5+7)=8(−5)+8(7)

8(2)=

+56
This means that 8(−5)=

.

16=16

Answer 1

It seems like you're demonstrating the Distributive Property in the given equations.

For the equation

8(−5+7)=8(−5)+8(7):

Evaluate the left side:

8(−5+7)=8(2)=16

Evaluate the right side:

8(−5)+8(7)=−40+56=16

So, the equation is true, confirming the Distributive Property.

8(−5)=, it's equal to −40.