Expand 1/3 (q-6) using the distributive property
To expand 1/3 (q-6) using the distributive property, you need to multiply each term inside the parentheses by 1/3:
1/3 * q = q/3
1/3 * -6 = -6/3 = -2
So, the expanded form of 1/3 (q-6) is q/3 - 2.