Question

Sydney applied the steps below to find the product of (3.1)(–1.6).

Step 1: (3.1)(–1.6) = (–1.6)(3.1)
Step 2: = _______________
Step 3: = (–4.8) + (–0.16)
Step 4: = –4.96

Which expression correctly fills in the blank in Step 2?
A: (1.6)(3) – (1.6)(0.1)
B: (–1)(3) + (–0.6)(0.1)
C: (1)(3) – (0.6)(0.1)
D: (–1.6)(3) + (–1.6)(0.1)

Answer 1

Answer:

D: (-1.6)(3) + (-1.6)(0.1)

Step-by-step explanation:

D is the only expression that is equal to -4.96

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