Question

Rewrite in simplest terms: -4(5v – 3v – 6) – 9v

Answer 1

-4 (5v -3v -6) -9v (use the distributive property)

-20v +12v +24 -9v (combine all like terms)

-17v +24

Answer 2

-17v + 24

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Expression

-4(5v - 3v - 6) - 9v

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (v): -4(2v - 6) - 9v
2. Distribute -4: -8v + 24 - 9v
3. Combine like terms (v): -17v + 24