Question

-24 + 2(w-9)
Show and explain work
(Distributive property)

Answer 1

2w-42

Explanation:

-24+2(w-9)

We need to distribute the 2 to the w-9 in the parentheses as per PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction)

-24+2w - 18

Subtract -24 -18

2w - 42