Question

Rewrite the expression using the distributive property: 0.6(140 - p)



20 - 0.6p

20 - p

84 + 0.6p

84 - 0.6p

Answer 1

To rewrite the expression \(0.6(140 - p)\) using the distributive property, you need to distribute \(0.6\) to both terms inside the parentheses.

Here's the step-by-step application of the distributive property:

1. Multiply \(0.6\) by \(140\):
\[
0.6 \times 140 = 84
\]

2. Multiply \(0.6\) by \(-p\):
\[
0.6 \times -p = -0.6p
\]

Now, combine these results:
\[
0.6(140 - p) = 84 - 0.6p
\]

So, the expression \(0.6(140 - p)\) simplifies to:
\[
\boxed{84 - 0.6p}
\]