Question

Explain one way to simplify the expression 4(3q-q).?

Answer 1

Answer:

8q

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 4(3q -q)       Ditribute the 4

2. 12q -4q        Combine like terms.

3. 8q

Answer 2

Answer:

12q - 4q

Step-by-step explanation:

you take the number outside of the parenthesis (4) and multiply it by the first number inside the parenthesis ( 3q) then add the equation's sign (subtraction - ) then multiply the number outside of the parenthesis by the second number inside of the parenthesis (q or 1q ) and write it down. I hope this helps !