Question

Rewrite 18m - ( 2 + 3m ) without parentheses.

Answer 1

Answer:

15m−2

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=18m + −1(2 + 3m)

=18m + (−1)(2) + −1(3m)

=18m + −2 + −3m

Combine Like Terms:

=18m + −2 + −3m

=(18m + −3m) + (−2)

=15m + −2