Question

If a=-3/2 b=5/4 and c=7/8 prove that a(b+c) = ab +ac.
Thank you in advance

Answer 1

You would figure this out by the method of substitution

Explanation:

a= -3/2

b= 5/4

c=7/8

a(b+c) = a(b)+a(c)

Substitute

-3/2(5/4 +7/8) = -3/2(5/4)+-3/2(7/8)

-51/16 =-51/16