Question

Write an expression equivalent to the one below
-2m-8+4(3m-9)

Answer 1

10m - 44

Explanation:

1. Apply the distributed property: 12m - 36
2. Re-write expression: -2m - 8 + 12m - 36
3. -2m + 12m = 10m
4. 8 + 36 = 44
5. Put them together: 10m - 44

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Explanation:

Distribute the 4 into the parentheses.

`-2m-8+12m-36`

Combine like terms

`10m-44`