Question

-(b-5). Use the distributive property to write the expression as an equivalent algebraic expression

Answer 1

An equivalent algebraic expression of -(b-5) using distributive property is

-b+5

Explanation:

We need to use distributive property to solve the expression -(b-5)

The distributive property states that
`a(b+c)=ab+ac`

Using distributive property to solve the expression -(b-5)

`-(b-5)=-(b)-1(-5)\\=-b+5`

So, an equivalent algebraic expression of -(b-5) using distributive property is

-b+5