Using the distributive property how do I simplify the expression. 1/3(6b + 9)

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Just multiply 1/3 by the terms inside the parentheses and simplify

$\text{ }(1)/(3)\text{ (6b + 9) = }(6)/(3)b\text{ + }(9)/(3)$
$\text{ = 2b + 3}$

Result

2b + 3

Steven Black answered Jun 2, 2023

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