Find the product of 51 and -2.5. Use the distributive property to rewrite and solve. The first step is done for you. 51(-2.0) +

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51(-0.5) What is the next step in using the distributive property to solve this equation?

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STALIN [3.7K] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-06T21:14:34+03:00

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Answer:

-12.75

The next step using Distributive property is to expand the brackets

5.1 × 2.5

Distributive property

51(-2.0) + 51(-0.5)

Expand the brackets

-10.2 + -2.55

- 12.75

I am Lyosha [343] · Answer 2 · 2022-12-06T19:28:53+03:00

Answer:

-12.75

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the product of 51 and -2.5. Use the distributive property to rewrite and solve.

The next step using Distributive property is to expand the brackets

5.1 × 2.5

Step 1: Distributive property

51(-2.0) + 51(-0.5)

Step 2: Expand the brackets

-10.2 + -2.55

Step 3

- 12.75