Homework Help: Algebra/Distributive Properties

Posted by Alex L. on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 12:43pm.

Solve these fraction equations:
2/3 - 8/9 = c/6
z/3 + 1 = z/2 - 3

Use the distributive property to simplify.
1. -5(a + 2)

Algebra/Distributive Properties - Reiny, Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 12:58pm
for your equations,
multiply the 1st by 18 , the LCM
12 - 16 = 3c
-4 = 3c
c = -4/3

2nd, multiply by 6
2z + 6 = 3z - 18
-z = -24
z = 24

-5(a+2) = -5a - 10
Algebra/Distributive Properties - Alex L., Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 1:08pm
How did you get 3c?

Answer this Question

Related Questions

math - Using the distributive property of multiplication over addition, we can ...
math - Using the distributive property of multiplication over addition, we can ...
math - Using the distributive property of multiplication over addition, we can ...
Math - Solving Equations with Grouping Symbols: 3(g-3)=6 Please explain how to ...
algebra 2 - It says to: Use the Distributive Property to show that the following...
algebra - Use the distributive property to help solve the equation. 8(w-4)=-32 w...
Algebra - HELP PLEASE!!!!! How do I Use the distributive property to help you ...
algebra - Why does the inequality sign change when both sides are multiplied or ...
algebra 1A - why does the inequality sign change when both sides are multiplied...
algebra - Why does the inequality sign change when both sides are multiplied or ...

For Further Reading

First Name:
School Subject:
Answer: