Question

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression below:
−6(2u − 1)

Answer 1

Have you tried it yet? :)

Answer 2

yes im confused.

Answer 3

Hmm. Where exactly? I'd love to help you!

Answer 4

i dont understand how to do it with the variable in the parenthese... :)

Answer 5

\[a\times(b+c)=(a\times b)+(a\times c)\]

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

\( \color{Black}{\Rightarrow -6(2u -1) = (-6)(2u)+ (- 6)(-1)}\)

Answer 8

\[−6(2u − 1)=(-6\times2u)+(-6\times-1)=\dots\]

Answer 9

..... uhhh what?!

Answer 10

can you multiply the terms in the brackets, ?