Question

Simplify the expression 11+2/3(15-21a)

Answer 1

-14a + 21

Explanation:

11 + 2/3(15 - 21a)

Expand brackets.

11 + 2/3(15) + 2/3(-21a)

11 + 30/3 + -42/3a

Evaluate.

11 + 10 + - 14a

21 + - 14a

Answer 2

21-14a

Explanation:

You have to distribute the (2/3) into the (15-21a) then add it to the 11. So after distributing the (2/3) into the (15-21a) is (10-14a). Then add that to the 11