Question

Which equation represents the Distributive Property?

−8(2x1/4)=(−8x2)1/4
−8(2+1/4)=−8(2)+(−8)(1/4)
−8(2−1/4)=((−8)−2)+((−8)−1/4)
−8(2+1/4)=((−8)+2)((−8)+1/4)

Answer 1

−8(2+1/4)=−8(2)+(−8)(1/4)

Explanation:

distributive property means that you take the term outside of the parenthesis and multiply it in to get rid of the parenthesis. so, with answer choice B, you can see that -8 was multiplied with both terms inside the parenthesis, 2 and 1/4. therefore, the correct answer is B.

Answer 2

B. -8(2+1/4) = -8(2) + (−8)(1/4)