Which correctly applies the distributive property to show an equivalent expression to negative 2 point 1 times 3 point 4 ?
Answer
A
negative 2 point 1 times 3 plus negative 2 point 1 times 0 point 4
B
negative 2 times 3 plus negative 0 point 1 times 0 point 4
C
2 times 3 minus 0 point 1 times 0 point 4
D
2 point 1 times 3 minus 2 point 1 times 0 point 4
Explanation
Write 3.4 as 3 + 0.4, then distribute −2.1 to both terms: (−2.1)(3) + (−2.1)(0.4). This matches choice A, which keeps the negative factor in both products.
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