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Which expression shows the result of applying the distributive property to −3(1/4x−1/7)?

3/4x−3/7

−3/4x+3/7

3/4x+3/7

−3/4x−3/7

User Osama Gamal
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Answer:

  • Option B

Explanation:

Let's use the distributive property to solve.

  • −3(1/4x − 1/7)
  • => -3/4x + 3/7

Looking at the options, we can say that Option B is correct.

User Hervian
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\\ \tt\hookrightarrow -3\left((1)/(4)x-(1)/(7)\right)

  • a(b-c)=ab-ac


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow -3(1/4x)+3(1/7)

Solve


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow -3/4x+3/7

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