Question

(-22) × [(-4) + (-5)] = [(-22) × (-4)] + [(-22) × (-5)]

Answer 1

(-22)×[(-4)+(-5)]=[(-22)×(-4)]+[(-22)×(-5)]

LHS=(-22)×[(-4)+(-5)]

=(-22×-4)+(-22×-5)(distributive property of multiplication)

=88+110

=198

RHS=[(-22)×(-4)]+[(-22)×(-5)]

= 88+110

=198

THEREFORE, 198=198

LHS=RHS