How do you use the Distributive Property to rewrite each expression #-2(3a-2b)#?

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smendyka
Dec 7, 2016

#-6a + 4b#

Explanation:

To apply the Distributive Property you must multiply the term outside the parenthesis by each term within the parenthesis. Ensure you pay close attention to signs. Remember a negative number times a negative number is a positive number.

#-2(3a - 2b) -> -2*3a - -2*2b ->#

#-6a - -4b#

#-6a + 4b#

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