Question

Write an equivalent expression by distributing the "minus−" sign outside the parentheses:
0, point, 4, v, minus, left parenthesis, 3, w, plus, 9, right parenthesis
0.4v−(3w+9)

Answer 1

To distribute the minus sign outside the parentheses in the expression \( 0.4v - (3w + 9) \), you need to multiply each term inside the parentheses by -1:

\[
0.4v - (3w + 9) = 0.4v - 3w - 9
\]

Thus, the equivalent expression is:

\[
0.4v - 3w - 9
\]