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Solve using the distributive property -5(-3u-3x+4)

User Nolandda
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Answer:

15u+15x-20

Explanation:

* = multiply or times

We have to multiply everything in the parenthesis by -5, meaning:

-5*-3u = 15u

-5*-3x = 15x

-5*4 = -20

Put it all together: 15u+15x-20

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\huge\text{Hey there!}



\huge\textbf{What is the distributive formula?}


\mathsf{a(b + c)}\\\\\mathsf{= a(b) + a(c)}\\\\\mathsf{= ab + ac}


\large\textbf{Extended distributive property formula:}


\mathsf{a(b + c + d)}\\\\\mathsf{= a(b) + a(c) + a(d)}\\\\\mathsf{= ab + ac + ad}


\huge\textbf{What are we solving for?}


\large\textbf{It seems like you have the extended distributive property}


\mathsf{-5(-3u - 3x + 4)}


\huge\textbf{What are the steps to solving for the}\\\\\huge\textbf{given equation?}


\mathsf{-5(-3u - 3x + 4)}\\\\\mathsf{= -5(-3u) - 5(-3x) - 5(4)}\\\\\mathsf{= 15u + 15x - 20}


\huge\textbf{What is the answer to the equation?}


\huge\boxed{\frak{{= 15\mathsf{u} + 15\mathsf{x} - 20}}}\huge\checkmark


\huge\text{Good luck on your assignment \& enjoy your day!}

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