Choose the expression that correctly uses the distributive property to remove the parentheses from this expression. 5(y+2)+3(y-4)

A) 5y+2+3y-12
B) 5y+2+3y-4
C)5y+10+3y+4
D) 5y+10+3y-12

Question

Choose the expression that correctly uses the distributive property to remove the parentheses from this expression. 5(y+2)+3(y-4) 

A) 5y+2+3y-12
B) 5y+2+3y-4
C)5y+10+3y+4
D) 5y+10+3y-12

texaschic101 · Answer

remember how to distribute ? Multiply the number outside of the parenthesis by everything inside the parenthesis.
5(y + 2) + 3(y - 4)
is the same as :
5 * y + 5 * 2 + 3 * y - 3 * 4
can you do it now ?

anonymous · Answer

5y+10+3y-12 yes I can do it lol, I'm just lazy and want someone else to gimme the answer. <3

texaschic101 · Answer

lol.....you don't need to do that...your smart