Question

Which expression is equivalent to 3(−2.4y − 16.5)?

0.6y − 16.5

0.6y − 13.5

−7.2y − 16.5

−7.2y − 49.5
I picked b please tell me why im wrong i am stuck

Answer 1

D. -7.2y - 49.5 is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Distributing the 3 to the terms inside the parenthesis, we get:

3(-2.4y - 16.5) = -7.2y - 49.5

-2.4 x 3 = -7.2

16.5 x 3 = 49.5

so the expression that is equivalent to 3(-2.4y - 16.5) is -7.2y - 49.5

hope this helps

Answer 2

i think it was a simple miscalculation. this is the correct answer. D.