Question

Which expression is equivalent to : - 2/7 (-14y + 42)

Answer 1

Answer: 4y -12

Explanation:

Let's take this step-by-step:

`-(2)/(7)`(-14y + 42)

Distribute the
`-(2)/(7)` to -14y and 42

`-(2)/(7)` * -14y = 4y

`-(2)/(7)` * 42 = -12

We get

4y + (-12)

Simplify this to get:

4y -12