Question

Use the Distributive Property to write each expression as an equivalent expression. Then evaluate the expression. **SHOW THE PROPERTY** 1. 2/5(s + 20) and

2. –6(12 – 8)

Answer 1

1. 2/5s + 8

2. -24

Explanation:

1.

2/5(s + 20)

(2/5)(s) + (2/5)(20)

2/5s + 8

2.

-6(12 - 8)

(-6)(12) - (-6)(-8)

-72 + 48

-24