Question

Write an equivalent expression using the Distributive Property: (m + 5)(m −7)

Answer 1

m² - 2m - 35

Explanation:

(m + 5)(m - 7)

Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is

m(m - 7) + 5(m - 7) ← distribute parenthesis

= m² - 7m + 5m - 35 ← collect like terms

= m² - 2m - 35

Answer 2

Explanation:

M^2 -2m -35