The first several steps of evaluating (−2) (3 4 7 ) are shown, including the distributive property. (−2) (3 4 7 ) = (−2) ( 3 + 4 7 ) = (−2)(3) + (−2) ( 4 7 ) = (−6) + ( −8 7 ) What is (−2) ( 3 4 7 ) ? Negative 7 and StartFraction 1 over 7 EndFraction Negative 6 and StartFraction 6 over 7 EndFraction Negative 2 and StartFraction 3 over 7 EndFraction Negative 1 and StartFraction 2 over 7 EndFraction