Use the distributive property to simplify the expression below:
5t − 7(3 + t)

12t − 21

12t − 14

−2t − 21

−2t + 21

Question

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression below:
5t − 7(3 + t)

 12t − 21

 12t − 14

 −2t − 21

 −2t + 21

anonymous · Answer

math?

anonymous · Answer

Algebra

math2400 · Answer

5t - (21 + 7t)
5t - 21 - 7t
-2t -21

anonymous · Answer

multiply 7 with the terms in the bracket .... add the like terms .....

anonymous · Answer

i dont just want the answer this time

anonymous · Answer

i need the steps to go through it.

math2400 · Answer

it was step by step haha. i have to go but i wanted to give him an answer. trust me i dont give out free answers

anonymous · Answer

umm im a girl

anonymous · Answer

multipy -7  with the terms in the bracket ,...first step .....
check the like terms ... add/sub them accordingly---- step 2  
done

math2400 · Answer

sorry! lol i wasn't payin attention him is just wat i see. but you pic and name definitely tell your a girl lol One D(:

anonymous · Answer

okay got that written down too

anonymous · Answer

haha you gott love one direction.

math2400 · Answer

here's a more detailed explanation: |dw:1372441455642:dw|

math2400 · Answer

sorry for the first one, i have to go but since you wanted it to be detailed i thought this would do(: