What do I do when there is a negative sign outside the parentheses

What do I do when there is a negative sign outside the parentheses

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Mathematics, Business

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the distributive property, focusing on the common mistake of not distributing the negative sign. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the implicit '-1' in front of parentheses and correctly applying it to all terms inside. The tutorial provides examples to clarify the concept and corrects misconceptions, ensuring learners understand how to distribute negative signs properly.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the common mistake people make when using the distributive property with a negative sign?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why do students often forget to distribute the negative sign in expressions?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you represent a negative sign in front of parentheses when distributing?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens when you distribute a negative one to a variable and a negative number?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What should you remember to do whenever you see a negative sign outside parentheses?

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