Question

Use the Distributive Property to write 2(−5 + 3) as an equivalent expression. What is the value of the expression? MARKING BRAINLIST

Answer 1

Answer:

I don't know what you mean, but I will try to answer.

2(-5+3)= -10+6

Value: -4

Step-by-step explanation:

2(-5+3)=

First, "distribute" the two by multiplying it to each of the two numbers in the parenthesis.

2(-5)= -10

2(3)= 6

After you finished multiplying, you will have this:

-10 + 6= (I am pretty sure this is equivalent to what you started with)

Now, you get the answer for the equation.  You would add -10 and 6 to get -4.

Answer 2

Answer:

-10+6=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Here's why we use distributive property, so a(b+c) = ab+ac, therefore 2(-5+3) is -10+6, which is equal to -4.