Question

Use the distributive property to expand -4 (-2/5 + 3 x). Which is an equivalent expression?

A) -8/5 + 12x
B) -8/5 - 12x
C) 8/5 + 12x
D) 8/5 - 12x

Answer 1

8/5 -12x

Explanation:

Answer 2

8/5-12x.

Explanation:

To distribute, you simply need to multiply each of the terms inside of the parenthesis by -4. This will give you:

=-4(
`(-2)/(5)`)-4(3x)

=8/5-12x. This is your answer!