How do you simplify: #-19d + 14(12d - 3)#?

3 Answers
Feb 17, 2017

See the entire solution process below:

Explanation:

First, we expand the terms within parenthesis by multiplying each term within the parenthesis by #color(red)(14)#:

#-19d + (14 xx 12d) + (14 xx -3)#

#-19d + 168d - 42#

Now, we can combine like terms:

#(-19 + 168)d - 42#

#149d - 42#

Feb 17, 2017

The answer is 149d-42.

Explanation:

First do the distribution:
#-19d+(14*12d)+(14*-3)#
You'll get -19d+168d-42
From there, you'll need to combine similar terms to get your answer, which is 149d-42.

Feb 17, 2017

149d-42

Explanation:

  • distribute 14 to the numbers in the parentheses to get -19d+168d-42
  • combine like terms to get 149d-42
  • this is your finale answer.