Question

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Use the distributive property to simplify the expression below:
5t − 3(1 + t)

A)6t – 3
B)2t – 3
C)8t – 3
D)2t + 6

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression below:
−2(3d − 1) + 4d

A)–2d − 2
B)–2d + 2
C)–2d − 1
D)10d + 2

Answer 1

well, when you use the distributive property you take the number directly outside the parentheses and multiply it by the numbers inside.

Answer 2

so to distribute the -3 you would multiply it by both the 1 and the t that are inside the parenthesis

Answer 3

which would give you 5t-3-3t to work from
then you just simplify by combining like terms and you get your answer

Answer 4

you would do the second problem the exact same way.

Answer 5

thank you.

Answer 6

so the first one is B?

Answer 7

yes it is b