Question

What is the first step to simplify 20+3(18-x)?

Answer 1

The first step is to use the distributive property

Explanation:

The first step is to use the distributive property so it is 20 + 3 x 18 (-x)

then Multiply 3 by 18

20 + 54 +3 (-x)

then Multiply -1 by 3

20 + 54 - 3x

Then Add 20 and 54

74 - 3x