Question

how to simplify 6d+4(3d+5)

Answer 1

first combine like terms. in this case, distribute first :)

Answer 2

so it would be 9d

Answer 3

no... 4 x 3d=??

Answer 4

12d

Answer 5

forget about the 6d for now and focus on the 4(3d+5)

Answer 6

correct. so now what is 4 x 5=??

Answer 7

Distribute the number outside the parenthesis to the inside
4(3d+5)
4x3d+4x5=?

Answer 8

20

Answer 9

because u are using the distributive property

Answer 10

exactly. so now you have 6d+12d+20

Answer 11

do u see any like terms? if so, tell me what they are

Answer 12

6d and 12d

Answer 13

yup. so combine those and what do u get?

Answer 14

18d

Answer 15

yupp! so now put it all together and what do you get?

Answer 16

18d+20

Answer 17

correct!! good job!! so that is ur final answer because it cannot be simplified any further :D

Answer 18

thanks it is appreciated.

Answer 19

mhmmm no problemmo!!! glad to help and glad u understand it now :)