document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=660684>Question 660684</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> What is the Distributive , associative ,and commutative properties for -5(4x-3) ? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "and commutative properties for -5(4x-3) ?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "distributive: distribute the multiplication: -5*4x + -5*-3 = -20x+15 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "commutative : commute means \"change places\":  = 15 - 20x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "associative: means \"vary the grouping\" : -5*4*x = -5(4x) = (-5*4)x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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