Use the distributive property to solve and explain all of the steps: -2.5(1-2n)-1.5n. I think the answer might be -2.5- -6.5n. Even if this is correct I don’t know how to explain it. Plz help!

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Use the distributive property to solve  and explain all of the steps: -2.5(1-2n)-1.5n. I think the answer might be -2.5- -6.5n. Even if this is correct I don’t know how to explain it. Plz help!

Damon · Answer

BUT -2.5 * -2n = + 5 n !!!!!! -2.5 + 5 n - 1.5 n is -2.5 + 3.5 n

^-^ · Answer

Also, thx Damon I understand it now!!!