Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321969359

ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-935-4

Chapter R - Section R.4 - Properties of Real Numbers - R.4 Exercises - Page 37: 20

Answer

cannot be simplified

Work Step by Step

The distributive property holds that $a(b+c)=ab+ac$ (for real numbers $a$, $b$, and $c$). However, because there is no common variable in the expression $-12k+3r$, we cannot simplify any further.

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