Question

Simplify the expression.

2 over 3(-9m+12)

A. -6m + 12
B. -18m + 8
C. -6m + 24
D. -6m + 8

Answer 1

is that \[{2 \over 3}(-9m+12)\]
or
\[{2 \over 3(-9m+12)}\]?

Answer 2

First one

Answer 3

ok so distribute that fraction across the brackets
\[\frac23(−9m+12)=\left(\frac23\times-9m\right)+\left(\frac23\times12\right)\]

Answer 4

now one of the factors of nine , is three, so that will cancel, likewise for the twelve,,