Question

20. a. Use the distributive property to write an equivalent expression for: 3(x - 4y) -2(y + 7x)

b. Simplify your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

3(x - 4y) - 2(y + 7x)

= 3x - 12y - 2y - 14x

= 3x -14x -12y -2y

= -11x -14y