Question

1. Verify the property a x (b+c) =(axb)+(axc) by taking:
1) a = (1/4), b = 0, c = (-5/6)
2) a = -7, b = (2/5), c = (-3/7)

Answer 1

Answer:

1/4×(0+-5/6)=1/4×0+1/4×-5/6

1/4×-5/6=1/4×-5/6

-5/24=-5/24

-7×(2/5+-3/7=(-7×2/5)+(-7×-3/7)

-7×(2/5-3/7)=-14/5+21/7

-14/5+21/7=-14/5+21/7