Question

How would we solve this? Steps
2(m − 4) + 1?
I need accurate steps and explanations please

Answer 1

2(m − 4) + 1
First distribute the 2
2 x m=?
2 x -4=?

Answer 2

@pooja195 can you tell me what is the first step

Answer 3

I did.

Answer 4

What do you mean by distribute the 2

Answer 5

We need to use the distributive property

Answer 6

That picture just confused me even more

Answer 7

Its just an example

Answer 8

where did another blue come from

Answer 9

When you distribute the basically multiply the number outside of the parentheses by the numbers inside of the parentheses understood or confused?

Answer 10

Sort of understood, can you give me an easy example please

Answer 11

Sort of understood, can you give me an easy example please

Answer 12

Ok so you move the x to the 5 and multiply

Answer 13

Can you give me an easy one so I can solve it myself

Answer 14

2m. 8?

Answer 15

Almost correct! :D
its
2m-8+1
Now combine like terms :)

Answer 16

Why would it be +1 it says -1 there

Answer 17

-8 + 1 =?

Answer 18

-7?

Answer 19

yes so we have
2m-7 <---final answer

Answer 20

Ok

Answer 21

Im gonna do the first one again

Answer 22

2(m − 4) + 1?