Distributive property and negative monomial
Not what you're looking for?
Give an example of using the distributive property for a negative monomial times a trinomial with different signs on the terms[for example:-3x(2xy+3y-2x)] and show each step of the distribution. Why do you think many students make sign errors on this type of problem? What would be your advice to a student who has trouble with signs?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Preview
Let us take example
-4y(3yz - z + x)
Use distribution property, we will get
(-4y)(3yz) -(-4y)z + (-4y)x
= -12y^2 z + ...
Education
- BSc, Meerut University
- MSc, Meerut University
- MPhil, Institute of Advanced Studies
- MSc, AIT
Recent Feedback
- "Perfect, thank you so much!!! I will definitely request you in the future! You are amazing!"
- "Thank you. "
- "Thank you so much I have two more that I need your help with if your available."
- "Thank you, I was wondering why you rejected me the first time."
- "Thanks again."
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Geometry - Real Life Application Problems
Understanding of how geometry applies to in real-world contexts
Solving quadratic inequalities
This quiz test you on how well you are familiar with solving quadratic inequalities.
Know Your Linear Equations
Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that will present you with a linear equation and then make 4 statements about that equation. You must determine which of the 4 statements are true (if any) in regards to the equation.
Multiplying Complex Numbers
This is a short quiz to check your understanding of multiplication of complex numbers in rectangular form.
Probability Quiz
Some questions on probability