SOLUTION: What is the Distributive , associative ,and commutative properties for -5(4x-3) ?

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Question 660684: What is the Distributive , associative ,and commutative properties for -5(4x-3) ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the Distributive , associative,
and commutative properties for -5(4x-3) ?
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distributive: distribute the multiplication: -5*4x + -5*-3 = -20x+15
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commutative : commute means "change places": = 15 - 20x
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associative: means "vary the grouping" : -5*4*x = -5(4x) = (-5*4)x
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Cheers,
Stan H.