Question

simplify the expression below:
−4(3u − 5)

My answer is −12u − 20
Am I right?

Answer 1

well, simplifying it would be the original equation. you cant simplify it. your answer was the result of distributing (multiplying) everything by the -4

Answer 2

So my answer was right then?

Answer 3

It said to use the distributive property

Answer 4

ok then yes. because you had said simplify so i got confused

Answer 5

wait! it would be +20 not -20

Answer 6

Oh sorry about that! :) Thank you so much! :D

Answer 7

Oh you would add 20?

Answer 8

no prob! it's weird, but here's a tip my old teacher gave me: lasso your negatives. and your final answer is -12u+20

Answer 9

Lol! Thank you so much :)

Answer 10

like i said~no problem :)