Use the distributive property to write an equivalent variable expression.

Question

11(4 - 3 - 2t)

Answer 1

To use the distributive property, we will distribute \( 11 \) to each term inside the parentheses \( (4 - 3 - 2t) \).

Starting with the expression:

\[ 11(4 - 3 - 2t) \]

We distribute \( 11 \) to each term inside the parentheses:

1. \( 11 \times 4 = 44 \)
2. \( 11 \times (-3) = -33 \)
3. \( 11 \times (-2t) = -22t \)

Now combine these results:

\[ 44 - 33 - 22t \]

Now, we can simplify \( 44 - 33 \):

\[ 44 - 33 = 11 \]

So, the equivalent expression is:

\[ 11 - 22t \]

Thus, the final answer is:

\[ 11 - 22t \]