Question

How do I do this using distributive property

Answer 1

answer:  $-15 - x$

work:

$5-(x+4)$  | distribute the negative into the parentheses, which means multiply   into the parentheses.

$5 - x - 20$  | combine like terms

$-15 - x$  | final answer

correct me if anything is wrong, otherwise hope this helps! ❤ from peachimin

Answer 2

Hello there!

Distributive property you had to used their formula like:

↓

a(b+c)=ab+ac

5-(x+4)

First you had to distribute by the negative signs.

5+-1(x+4)

5+-1x+(-1)(4)

5+-x+-4

Then you combine like terms of

↓

5+-x+-4

(-x)+(5+-4)

Simplify

=-x+1

Answer⇒⇒⇒⇒-x+1

Hope this helps!

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