Question

Verify : (−40) × [32 + (−5)] = (−40) × 32 + (−40) × (−5)

Answer 1

(-40) x [32+(-5)]

=[(-40) x 32] + [(-40) x (-5)]

=(-1280) + 200

=(-1080) (1)

(-40) x 32 + (-40) x (-5)

= (-1280) + 200

=(-1080)

Therefore,  (−40) × [32 + (−5)] = (−40) × 32 + (−40) × (−5).

Therefore, verified.