Expand 1/3(q - 6) using the distributive property.

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To expand 1/3(q - 6) using the distributive property, you need to distribute the 1/3 to both terms inside the parentheses:

1/3 * q = q/3

1/3 * (-6) = -6/3 = -2

Therefore, 1/3(q - 6) = q/3 - 2.