How do you simplify #16d - 17( 18+ 8d )#?

1 Answer
Oct 5, 2017

#152 d -306#

Explanation:

#16d - 17( 18+ 8d )#

Use BODMAS or PEMDAS rule.

First solve bracket using distributive property:

=#16d - 17\times18+ 17\times 8d#

Now multiplications:

# 16d - 306 + 136d#

Now add the like terms:

=#16d + 136d -306#

= #152 d -306#