-3 (6n-6) + 2n

Question

Simplify using the distributive property

 

Answer 1

Distribute the -3 to whats in the parenthesis only.

 

You can pull out each part in the parenthesis to make it easier.

 

-3(6n) and -3(-6) *Note Don't forget about the subtraction sign, It goes with the 6!

=-18n and =18  (negative times negative=Positive!)

 

So were left with

 

-18n+18+2n.

 

Combine like terms, the terms that have the same variable can be combined, -18n and 2n, add them together.

 

You're left with -16n+18. This is simplified, since the 18 does not have the same variable (in fact, no variable), it cannot be combined.

 

 

Sam G