Question

Can someone please help me with this i am having a lot of trouble with this question 3(2t – 8)

Answer 1

`6t - 24`

Explanation:

Multiply each terms in the parentheses by 3:

`3 * 2t - 3 * 8`

Calculate the product:

`6t - 3 * 8`

Multiply the number:

`3 * 8 = 24 \\ 2 * 3 = 6`

Therefore, the answer will be 6t - 24.

Answer 2

6t - 24 is your answer.

Explanation:

What you do is use the Distributive Property.

3(2t – 8) distribute the 3 into the 2 and -8

6t - 24 is your answer.