Question

(2-9c)(-8)
A.-16+72c
B. 16+72c
C. -16-72c
D. 16-72c

Answer 1

This is a problem using the distributive property.
Do you know how to use the distributive property?

Answer 2

somewhat

Answer 3

72c-16 is the answer

Answer 4

Ok, let's go over it.
Usually, you see the distributive property used in a problem in which the number is to the left of the parentheses.
Let's do that:
\((2-9c)(-8)\)

\(= (-8)(2-9c)\)

Here's an example of the distributive property to remind you of how it is used:

\(2(3 + 4) = 2 \times 3 + 2 \times 4\)

Answer 5

Now we do the same using the expression in your problem:

\(= (-8)(2-9c)\)

\(= (-8)(2) - (-8)(9c) \)

\(= -16 - (-72c)\)

\(= -16 + 72c\)