Math Problem Statement
Expand -6(3n + 5).
Solution
To expand the expression , we apply the distributive property, which involves multiplying by each term inside the parentheses.
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Multiply by :
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Multiply by :
Now, putting these two results together:
So, the expanded form of the expression is:
Would you like further details on the distributive property or other related concepts?
Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:
- How would you factor the expression back into its original form?
- What happens if you multiply by a positive number instead of a negative one?
- Can you apply the distributive property to an expression with more than two terms inside the parentheses?
- How would this expansion change if the expression inside the parentheses had exponents?
- How would you solve an equation if ?
Tip: When using the distributive property, always remember to apply the outside term to each term inside the parentheses, regardless of whether they are variables or constants.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Distributive Property
Formulas
a(b + c) = ab + ac
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-8