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Part 1
Use the distributive property to rewrite this​ expression, then simplify the new​ expression, if possible.
negative 4​(nplus3​)

Answer 1

To rewrite the expression \(-4(n + 3)\) using the distributive property, you will distribute \(-4\) to both terms inside the parentheses.

Here are the steps:

1. Distribute \(-4\) to \(n\):
\[
-4 \cdot n = -4n
\]

2. Distribute \(-4\) to \(3\):
\[
-4 \cdot 3 = -12
\]

Now, combine the results:

\[
-4(n + 3) = -4n - 12
\]

So, the rewritten expression is:

\[
-4n - 12
\]

This expression is already simplified.