Question

Use distributive property to write an expression that is equivalent to each expression. 8(-x-1/2)

Answer 1

Answer:

The distributive property teaches us how to properly multiply in examples like the answer I have given.

In my example : 2 * (4 + 12x) = 8 + 24x

We would take the 2 that is on the outside of the equation in the parenthesis and multiply it first with the 4, and then with the 12x. This results in 8 + 24x.  

A simplified version would be to just remove the x.  

When we do that we see that 8 + 24 is equal to 32.

What it also demonstrates is that:

2 * (4 + 12) is the same as saying 8 + 24, both equal 32.

so saying that you have to find something to be equal to your equation. hope it helps.