Question

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For which of the following expressions is it unnecessary to apply the Distributive Property?

Two times (six plus m) minus eight

Two plus six times (m minus eight)

(Two plus six m) minus eight

Negative two times (two plus six m) minus eight

Answer 1

a. 2(6+m)-8
b. 2+6(m-8)
c. (2+6m)-8
d. -2(2+6m)-8
with a you distribute the 2
with b you distribute the 6
with c you distribute nothing so the () is not needed
with d you distribute the -2
so the answer is c