First Method (Distributive Property)
(2m - 5m) (-5)
Rearrange the equation to make it easier.
(-5) (2m - 5m)
In distributive property, it's all about multiplying. The -5 goes to the 2m and the 5m. Like this: (-5 • 2m) - (-5 • 5m).
-10m + 25m
15m
Second Method
(2m - 5m) (-5)
Since 2m and 5m have the same variable, we can subtract them.
(-3m) (-5)
Multiply.
15m
15m is your answer. I hope this helps!
Given =
Two similar pyramid have base area of 12.2 cm² and 16 cm².
surface area of the larger pyramid = 56 cm²
find out the surface area of the smaller pyramid
To proof =
Let us assume that the surface area of the smaller pyramid be x.
as surface area of the larger pyramid is 56 cm²
Two similar pyramid have base area of 12.2 cm² and 16 cm².
by using ratio and proportion
we have
ratio of the base area of the pyramids : ratio of the surface area of the pyramids

x = 12.2 ×56×
by solvingthe above terms
we get
x =42.7cm²
Hence the surface area of the smaller pyramid be 42.7cm²
Hence proved
(4-3n-5n2)
+( -2+n-3n2)
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-2-2n-8n2
The answer I believe is 5.8