Question

Write an equivalent expression by distributing the "minus−" sign outside the parentheses:
minus, left parenthesis, 5, v, minus, 6, point, 2, w, right parenthesis, minus, 3
−(5v−6.2w)−3

Answer 1

To distribute the minus sign outside the parentheses in the expression \(- (5v - 6.2w) - 3\), we need to apply the negative sign to each term inside the parentheses.

Here's how to do it step by step:

1. Distribute the minus sign:
\[
- (5v - 6.2w) = -5v + 6.2w
\]

2. Now, substitute this back into the original expression:
\[
-5v + 6.2w - 3
\]

So, the equivalent expression is:
\[
-5v + 6.2w - 3
\]