Question

Enter the expression that is equivalent to -3/4 (24 - 12x)

Enter your answer as a simplified expression, like this: 42x+53

Answer 1

You multiply negative 3/4 by 24 and you get negative 18. Then, you multiply negative 3/4 by negative 12x. Although the "minus" sign doesn't look like a negative sign, it is. With math like this, you should always use a calculator. There is no shame in using one. If you do all the correct steps, your final answer should be -18 + 9x. This is 5h3 answer of the problem, but it is technically equivalent to -3/4 (24 - 12x). There are definitely other expressions equivalent as well. This problem is just a complex version of the distributive property.