Question

5. Evaluate the following using distributive
property
a) (-876) x 9 + (-876)
b) (-2315) x 98 + (-2315) x 2​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1)A(B+C)=AB+AC

-876(9+(-876))=(-876)*(9)+(-876)*(-876)

-876(-867)=-7884+767376

759492=759492(the greater number sign should be written so+)

2)A(B+C)=(AB)+(AC)

-2315(98+2)=(-2315)(98)+(-2315)(2)

-2315(100)=-226870+(-4630)

-231500=-231500( if the numbers with same sign whether +or- should be added)