How do you simplify #2/3(6r+9s)+ 1/4 (8r+12s)#?
2 Answers
6r+9s
Explanation:
Firstly,we get rid of the brackets by multiplying.
2/3 x 6r= 4r
2/3 x 9s=6s
1/4 x 8r=2r
1/4 x 12s=3s
4r+6s+2r+3s=6r+9s
It can also be written as 3(2r+3s)
Explanation:
Given:
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When multiplying you must be very careful about signs. Fore example:
this instance it is very straight forward in that everything is positive!
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