Question

What is the simplified expression for –3cd – d(2c – 4) – 4d?

Answer 1

-5cd

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Answer 2

`-5cd`

Explanation:

`-3cd - d(2c - 4) - 4d`

To get simplified expression we use order of operation PEMDA

WE start with parenthesis. Distribute -d inside the parenthesis

`-3cd - 2dc +4d - 4d`

Now we combine like terms that has same variables

4d-4d becomes 0

Expression becomes

`-3cd - 2dc`. Both terms has same variables so we add it

`-5cd`