Question

Use the distributive property to simplify -8(5x-3)

Answer 1

-40x + 24

Explanation:

Multiply -8 to 5x which gives -40x. Then, multiply -8 to -3 which equals positive 24. Two negative numbers multiplied together equals a positive.

Answer 2

-40x+24

Explanation:

-8(5x)=-40x

-8(-3)=24

-40x+24