Question

Distribute to simplify the expression: 3 ( 2X + 5Y - 4)

Answer 1

6x+15y-12

Explanation:

3(2x+5y-4)

1) Distribute the 3 to 2x, 5y, and -4: (Multiply the values together!)

6x+15y-12

Answer 2

6X + 15Y - 12

Explanation:

3 (2X + 5Y - 4)

Multiply each term by 3

2X * 3 + 5Y * 3 - 4 * 3

6X + 15Y - 12