Question

2/3[8(5-2)^{2}+3*2] How do I distribute the 2/3 and then solve the rest?

Answer 1

Before I distribute, I solve the inside first:

2/3[8(3)^2+6]

2/3[8(9)+6]

2/3[72+6]

2/3[78]

2*26= 52 is the answer

another way:

2/3[8(3)^2+6]

2/3[8(9)+6]

2/3[72+6]

(2/3)*72+(2/3)*6

2*24+2*2
48+4= 52