Question

Which expression is equivalent to this one?

–5(6 + 11)

A.
(–5) • 6 + 11

B.
(–5) + 6 + 11

C.
(–5) • 6 • 11

D.
(–5) • 6 + (–5) • 11

Answer 1

When we distribute, we multiply the number outside of the parenthesis to all the numbers inside the parenthesis.

So which one do you think?

Answer 2

D

Answer 3

Correct!

Answer 4

\(\sf -5(6 + 11) \rightarrow (-5 \times 6) + (-5 \times 11)\)

Answer 5

Thanks