SOLUTION: I need to simplify these 2 examples using distributive property: (2.6*-12)-(4.4*-12) and 3.6(.01-1/3)-1 I would really appreciate it if the work is shown, thank you!!

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Question 918487: I need to simplify these 2 examples using distributive property:
(2.6*-12)-(4.4*-12)
and
3.6(.01-1/3)-1
I would really appreciate it if the work is shown, thank you!!

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) (2.6*-12)-(4.4*-12) = 12( (2.6*-1) - (4.4*-1) ) = 12( -2.6 - (-4.4) = 21.6
2) 3.6(.01-1/3)-1 = 3.6(−0.323333333)-1 = −1.164 -1 = -2.164