Question

Write an equivalent expression by distributing the "-−" sign outside the parentheses:
-(0.1k+2)

Answer 1

Okay, when distributing the negative to each number, it looks like this:



So now looking at this, what needs to be done?

Answer 2

yes ik that

Answer 3

So what exactly can I help you with?

Answer 4

im just bamboozled

Answer 5

So do you know what a negative x a postive is?

Answer 6

a neg

Answer 7

ofc

Answer 8

Yes, so a:
\[-1 \times0.1k=?\]

Answer 9

-0.1k right

Answer 10

Correct! Now,
\[-1 \times 2=?\]

Answer 11

-2

Answer 12

Nice!

So your final answer will look like?

Answer 13

-0.1k+-2

Answer 14

correct

Answer 15

You don't need the addition sign in there, but yes!

Answer 16

thx for the help!!!

Answer 17

No problem! If you ever need my help, just let me know!

Answer 18

i have another one

Answer 19

Okay, I can assist you with that.

Answer 20

its in the dms

Answer 21

So you sent me a DM with this equation.:
\[−(3u+8.2)\]
Now, you should distribute as you did before.

\[-1\times3u=?\]
and
\[-1\times8.2=?\]

Then let me know your final answer!

Answer 22

-3u and -8.2

Answer 23

Perfect, now put it in the equation it was in before.

Answer 24

-3u-8.2

Answer 25

Correct!
Good Work! =)

Answer 26

thank you i think i get it

Answer 27

I'm glad you do!

Again, in case you have another problem, I'll be right here.

Answer 28

one more

Answer 29

Alright, let me know.

Answer 30

-(5n+5.8p)-7
−(5n+5.8p)−7

Answer 31

Alright so now we have a number outside the parenthesis, correct?

Answer 32

yes it is a -1

Answer 33

right

Answer 34

Yes, and no. There is a -7, so we can leave that out for now.

Answer 35

what i got was -5n-5.8p-7

Answer 36

So let's distrubute the -1 as normal to:
\[-1\times 5n=?\]
and
\[-1\times5.8p=?\]

Answer 37

it is in my last comment

Answer 38

Yes, that is correct, Strawberrys!

Answer 39

thx

Answer 40

Of course!

Answer 41

ur rlly smart