Question

Use the distributive property
to expand -4(-2/5+3x)
Which is an equivalent expression?

Answer 1

-1.6+12x

Explanation:

First you do -4*2/5 + -4*3x. Which will give you -1.6+ 12x

Answer 2

8/5-12x

Explanation:

-4(-2/5+3x)

Multiply each term inside the parentheses by -4

-4 * -2/5 + -4 * 3x

8/5-12x