How do you simplify: −19d+14(12d−3)?

3 Answers
smendyka
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 14:

−19d+(14×12d)+(14×−3)

−19d+168d−42

Now, we can combine like terms:

(−19+168)d−42

149d−42

Larissa F.
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.

Hamilton
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.
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