what is (1-2v+3u)(-2) simplifyed?

Question

i am working on algebra 1 to prep me and get me ready for algebra 2 and i nned help with this questiion.

Answer 1

distribute the -2 to each term in the first parenthesis:

 

 

(-2 X 1) - (-2 X 2v) + (-2 X 3u) = -2 - (-4v) + (-6u) = -2 + 4v -6u

Answer 2

(1 - 2v + 3u)(-2)

 

-2 + 4v - 6u