Write an equivalent expression by distributing the "minus−" sign outside the parentheses:

Question

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: \[ 5.2u + 2v + 5 \]