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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it would be 9d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no... 4 x 3d=??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because u are using the distributive property

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6d and 12d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup. so combine those and what do u get?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

18d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

18d+20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks it is appreciated.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

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