Question

Simplify the expression:
-3(6 - 1.5n)=

Answer 1

-18 + 4.5n

Explanation:

-3(6 - 1.5n) = -3(6) -3(-1.5n) Distributive

= -18 + 4.5n Multiplication. Remember (-) (-) = +

Answer 2

Explanation:

Use distributive property: a*(b +c) =a*b + a*c

-3( 6 - 1.5n) = (-3)*6 - (-3)*1.5n

= -18 + 4.5n