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.