Question

Write an equivalent expression by distributing the "minus−" sign outside the parentheses:
minus, left parenthesis, minus, 5, point, 2, u, minus, 2, v, right parenthesis, plus, 5
−(−5.2u−2v)+5

Answer 1

To distribute the minus sign outside the parentheses, we need to apply the distributive property. Here’s how it works step by step:

1. Distribute the minus sign to each term inside the parentheses:
\[
-(-5.2u) + -(-2v) + 5
\]

2. Simplify the terms:
\[
5.2u + 2v + 5
\]

3. The equivalent expression after distributing the minus sign is:
\[
5.2u + 2v + 5
\]