Question

Which expression is equivalent to this one?

–5(6 + 11)

A.
(–5) • 6 + 11

B.
(–5) + 6 + 11

C.
(–5) • 6 • 11

D.
(–5) • 6 + (–5) • 11

Answer 1

–5(6 + 11)= -85   The answer is D.

A. (–5) • 6 + 11= -19
B. (–5) + 6 + 11= 12
C. (–5) • 6 • 11= -330 
D. (–5) • 6 + (–5) • 11= -85