Simplify.

Question

-4 ( u + 6 ) - u

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(-4 ( u + 6 ) - u\), follow these steps:

1. Distribute \(-4\) to both \(u\) and \(6\): \[ -4 \cdot u - 4 \cdot 6 = -4u - 24 \]

2. Now, substitute this back into the expression: \[ -4u - 24 - u \]

3. Combine like terms (\(-4u\) and \(-u\)): \[ -4u - u = -5u \]

4. Thus, the simplified expression is: \[ -5u - 24 \]

So, the final answer is: \[ -5u - 24 \]