Question

Using distributive property what is the value of the expression for 2(-5 + 3)

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

According to the rules of the distributive property, you have to multiply the term outside of the parentheses with the terms inside the parentheses first.

1. 2(-5)=-10

2. 2(3)=6

The terms that we have are now -10 and 6. Add them together to get the final answer.

-10+6=-4