Question

simplify each expression if already simplified write simplified:
4(6p+2q-2p)

Answer 1

Looking at that expression, do any of your coefficients share any common multiples with each other?

Answer 2

yes, 6p and 2p

Answer 3

would this be right?
4(4p+2q)

Answer 4

very close now!

Answer 5

Now look at those multiples. Can you reduce them?

Answer 6

You should notice that they are all even.. so there's something that you can do to make them smaller.

Answer 7

4(4p+2q)
From there you just distribute the 4.

Answer 8

so, 16p + 8q

Answer 9

I would agree.

Answer 10

Yupp thats right. (: