Question

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

Answer 1

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`

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.