How do I use the distributive property to rewrite the math problem 5(4 - y?

5(4-y)

= 5*4 - 5*y
= 20 - 5y

5(4y)

To use the distributive property to rewrite the math problem 5(4 - y), you need to distribute or multiply the number outside the parentheses (5) with each term inside the parentheses (4 and -y).

Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Multiply 5 by 4: 5 * 4 = 20.
2. Multiply 5 by -y: 5 * -y = -5y.

So, the rewritten expression using the distributive property is:

5(4 - y) = 20 - 5y.

Now the expression is simplified and no longer has parentheses.