Question

Simplify the expression.2/3 (–9m + 12)

Answer 1

Hi,

Solution,

2/3(−9m+12)

=(2/3)(−9m+12)

=(2/3)(−9m)+(2/3)(12)

Answer,

=−6m+8

Answer 2

Distribute 2/3 to all terms within the parenthesis. Simplify

(2/3)(-9m) = ((2)(-9m))/(3) = -18m/3

(2/3)(12) = (24)/(3) = 8

-18m/3 + 8

Simplify. Divide.

-18m/3 = -6m

-6m + 8 is your answer

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