Question

How do you simplify `5t − 3(1 + t)`?

Answer 1

`2t - 3`

Here's how I did it:

Explanation:

`5t - 3(1+t)`

The first thing we want to do is distribute (multiply) the `-3` to everything in the parenthesis:
`-3 * 1 = -3`
`-3 * t = -3t`

And when we combine them we get `-3 - 3t`. Now the expression is:
`5t - 3 - 3t`

Now we do `5t-3t`:
`2t - 3` (final simplified answer)

Answer 2

Your answer is `2t - 3`

Explanation:

Firstly open up the bracket `- 3(1 +t )` this is equal to `-3 -3t`. I am sure you noticed the sign change this is because minus times plus equals minus. Your equation know is `5t -3 -3t` which is then `5t -3t - 3`. The simplification is `2t - 3`. Hope this helps