4(c-2),2(3+d-1),3(w+1)-1

Question

use distributive property to simplify the expression.

Answer 1

Hi Karen, 

 

Distributive property is meant by expanding and in algebra it means you should get rid of parenthesis before solving an expression.

 

 

4 (c-2) 

 

4 (c) - 4(2)

 

4c - 8 (Answer)

 

 

2 (3+d-1)

 

2(3) + 2(d) - 2(1)

 

6 + 2d - 2                     subtract the like terms (6-2)

 

4 + 2d (Answer) 

 

 

3 (w+1) - 1

 

3(w) + 3(1) - 1

 

3w + 3 - 1                   subtract the like terms (3-1)

 

3w + 2  (Answer)

 

 

 

hope it helps!