Question

If a = -35, b = 10 cm, and c = -5, verify that 1) a multiplied (b+c) = a multiplied b + a multiplied c.

a) -245 = -350 + 175
b) -245 = -250 - 175
c) -245 = 350 - 175
d) -245 = -350 - 175

Answer 1

The given equation: a(b+c) = ab + ac can be verified using the given values of a = -35, b = 10 cm, and c = -5. Substituting these values into both sides of the equation results in -35(10 - 5) = -35(10) + -35(-5).

Step-by-step explanation:

To verify if a(b+c) = ab + ac using the given values of a = -35, b = 10 cm, and c = -5, we can substitute these values into both sides of the equation.

1. Left side: -35(10 - 5) = -35(5) = -175
2. Right side: -35(10) + -35(-5) = -350 + 175 = -175

Therefore, -35(10 - 5) = -35(10) + -35(-5) is verified.