Question

Explain using specific information how to use the distributive property to write the equivalent expression and simplfy.

5(a - 7)


Since this question is pretty specific, I'm giving 25 points for it.

Answer 1

The answer is 5a-35.

Explanation:

So, since you told me to explain, if a number is right next to a parentheses without any signs you multiply it.

But instead of doing 5 times 7a, you multiply both of them separately.

5 times a is pretty much just 5a. 5 times -7 is -35.

As a result, you will be left with 5a-35.

If you have anymore questions, let me know.