Question

I got -3(23q+15) but it says its wrong

Answer 1

-72q - 48

Explanation:

• Use didtributive property to multiply -9 by 5 + 9q
• -3 - 45 - 72q
• Subtract 45 from -3 to get -48
• -48 - 72q
• The you have to switch the equation around to because the variable has to be on the left.

Answer 2

-75q - 45

Explanation:

Given expression,

→ -3q - 9(5 + 8q)

Simplifying the expression,

→ -3q - 9(5 + 8q)

→ -3q + (-9 × 5) + (-9 × 8q)

→ -3q - 45 - 72q

→ -75q - 45

Hence, answer is -75q - 45.