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.
First, distribute 1/3 to the q:
1/3 * q = q/3
Next, distribute 1/3 to -6:
1/3 * -6 = -6/3 = -2
Therefore, the expanded form of 1/3(q-6) using the distributive property is q/3 - 2.