Question

Nicole writes the expression (2.5x -7)( 3). She rewrites the expression using the distributive property. Which expression could Nicole have written using the distributive property? A. 7.5x - 4 C. 7.5x - 21 B. 5.5x - 4 D. 5.5x + 10

Answer 1

C. 7.5x - 21

Explanation:

We can distribute the 3 to both the 2.5x and the -7

(3 * 2.5x) + (3 * -7)

7.5x - 21