What is another equivalent way of writing 5(x-2)? i know that it is Associative Property of Multiplication but i don't understand how to write it out as an equation. Can you please help me?
i meant the Distributive Property lol stupid me
huh. If you know the property, then just use it!
5(x-2) = 5x - 5*2
my answer is (5+x) + (5-2) is that right?
Certainly! The Associative Property of Multiplication states that the grouping of numbers does not affect the result of a multiplication operation. In the case of 5(x - 2), we can distribute the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses.
Here's how you can write it out step by step:
1. Start with the expression 5(x - 2).
2. Multiply the 5 by each term inside the parentheses:
5 * x = 5x
5 * -2 = -10
3. Rewrite the expression by replacing the multiplication with the results from step 2:
5(x - 2) = 5x - 10
So, another equivalent way of writing 5(x - 2) is 5x - 10.