Question

Simplify using the distributive property
1. -6 (p - 6) =

Answer 1

-6p + 36

Explanation:

-6 (p) - (-6)(6)

-6p - (-36)

-6p + 36

Answer 2

-6p + 36

Explanation:

Distributive property: a *(b + c) = (a *b) + (a * c)

Multiply each term of (p - 6) by (-6)

-6 (p -6) = p * (-6) - 6 * (-6)

= -6p + 36