Question

Simplify, using distributive property and then combing like terms.
4m-3(2m+1)

Answer 1

-2m-3

Explanation:

leave 4m alone in the beginning

distribute -3 to 2m and 1

-3(2m+1)

(-6m-3). Then put the 4m behind the 6

4m-6m-3(subtract like terms)

-2m-3 (final answer)

Answer 2

Explanation:

4m−3(2m+1)

Distribute:

=4m+(−3)(2m)+(−3)(1)

=4m+−6m+−3

Combine Like Terms:

=4m+−6m+−3

=(4m+−6m)+(−3)

=−2m+−3

Answer:

=−2m−3