what is 2/3 (-36m+36) symplified?

Question

I just wanted to know how to do this kind of math problem if someone could please tell me.

Answer 1

(2/3)*(-36m+36)

 

The easiest way to do this is to factor a 36 out of the terms in the parentheses:

 

(2/3)*(36)(1-m)

 

2/3 of 36 is 24.  So the answer is:

 

24(1-m) or 24-24m

 

Either form is acceptable.

 

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You could also just distribute the 2/3 across the terms in parentheses:

 

(2/3)*(-36m+36) = (2/3)(-36m) + (2/3)(36) = -24m + 24, or 24 - 24m

 

Factor out a 24 to get 24-24m = 24(1-m)

 

 

Answer 2

Hi Jenni, hope this helps!

2 * (-36m+36)

_____________

           3

 

   -72m+72

= ________

         3

 

   3(-24m+24)

= __________

           3

 

= -24m+24