Question

Which expression is equivalent to : - 2/7 (-14y + 42)

Answer 1

Answer: 4y -12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's take this step-by-step:

$-\frac{2}{7}$(-14y + 42)

Distribute the $-\frac{2}{7}$ to -14y and 42

$-\frac{2}{7}$  * -14y = 4y

$-\frac{2}{7}$ * 42 = -12

We get

4y + (-12)

Simplify this to get:

4y -12