Which of the following equations is not a correct use of the
Which of the following equations is not a correct use of the distributive property to simplify computation?
 A. -3 (19) = -3(20) -3 (-1)
 
 B.-3 (19) = (-3)(20) +(-3)(1)
 
 C.-3 (19) = (-3)(20) + (-3) (-1)
 
 D. -3 (19) = (-3)(10) + (-3) (9)
Solution
19=20 +(-1) or 19=10+9
 19 does NOT equal 20+1
 therefore B is not a correct use of the distributive property

