For the expression (2z+4x²-5-3z), use the Distributive Property to write an equivalent expression in standard form.

Answer 1

To apply the Distributive Property, we need to distribute the coefficients outside the parentheses to each term inside the parentheses.

(2z+4x²-5-3z)

= 2z + 4x² - 5 - 3z

= (2z - 3z) + 4x² - 5

= -z + 4x² - 5

The equivalent expression in standard form is -z + 4x² - 5.