Simplifying Variable Expressions: 20u - 6 (u + 5)

Re: Simplifying Variable Expressions!

can someone please explain this to me?
 
Re: Simplifying Variable Expressions!

This assignment is due tomorrow and I don't understand it!
 
Re: Simplifying Variable Expressions!

acm838 said:
This assignment is due tomorrow and I don't understand it!
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Geez...as I see it, you have posted FOUR times in less than four minutes.

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Re: Simplifying Variable Expressions!

acm838 said:
ok...here's my problem

20u - 6 (u + 5)


Can someone help me?
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Sure...multiply each term inside the parentheses by the -6 which is outside:

20u - 6*u - 6*5
20u - 6u - 30

Now...combine like terms.
 
Re: Simplifying Variable Expressions!

thanks so much and sorry! i didn'y know! im new at this!
 
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