HELP When does expanding and simplifying a(b + c) result in a positive value for ac?

When c and a are positive or both are negative

Step-by-step explanation:

negative times negative equals positive so if a was negative and c was negative -a*-c= ac

Of course positive times positive equals negative so if a and c were positive we could do

a*c= ac

Hope I could help !

8 2/3 is the answer

step-by-step explanation: just use a calculator

example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.