Question

What is the simplified form of the expression?

-(8d - 3w)

A. 8d - 3w

B. -8d + 3w

C. 8d + 3w

D. -8d - 3w

Answer 1

just simlified expression

Answer 2

Which property are you working with, distributive, commutative, associative property, etc?

Answer 3

It is hoped that this is an exercise in the the care and feeding of the Distributive Property.

a(b+c) = ab + ac

Your task is to do that with the somewhat odd-looking "-1" out in front. I know, it's just a negative sign.

Answer 4

is the answer B

Answer 5

What makes you think that that's the answer?

Answer 6

if i multiply 8d with - it becomes -8d AND if i multiply - with -3w, the two negative becomes positive so it is +3w (-8d+3w)
aM I CORRECT

Answer 7

@Brenar AM I CORRECT ??

Answer 8

You must also learn confidence. When you're right you're right. Move on to the next one.

Answer 9

tnxs @tkhunny

Answer 10

Yes you are correct, I just wanted you to think about *why* you're correct.