Question

Which correctly applies the distributive property to show an equivalent expression to (8.6)(–2.5)?

(8)(2) – (0.6)(0.5)
(8)(–2) – (0.6)(–0.5)
(8.6)(2) – (8.6)(0.5)
(8.6)(–2) + (8.6)(–0.5

Answer 1

(8.6)(-2)+(8.6)(-0.5)

Explanation

Since -2+-0.5= -2.5, we need to use a plus sign. Also, since we multiply both by 8.6, that is the answer.