Question

Which expression is equivalent to the following 3( 8x - 2y + 7 )

Answer 1

24x - 6y + 21

Explanation:

3( 8x - 2y + 7 )

Multiply each term in the bracket by 3

= (3 x 8x) - ( 3 x 2y) + (3 x 7)

= 24x - 6y + 21