An expression using the distributive property ex2, -5(7y - 3)

The video tutorial explains how to handle multiplication when a number is placed outside parentheses. It covers identifying terms inside the parentheses, checking for like terms, and distributing the multiplication across all terms. The tutorial also demonstrates calculating products, especially when dealing with negative numbers, and concludes with simplifying the expression to reach the final answer.

What operation is implied when a number is placed directly outside parentheses?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

Why can't the terms inside the parentheses be combined in this example?

• They are both positive.

• They are both negative.

• They are not like terms.

• They are already simplified.

What is the result of multiplying -5 by 7y?

• 35y

• -35y

• -12y

• 12y

What is the result of multiplying -5 by -3?

• -15

• 15

• -8

• 8

What is the simplified expression after distributing -5 across the terms in the parentheses?

• -35y + 15

• -35y - 15

• 35y + 15

• 35y - 15