Question

Using the distributive property how do I simplify the expression. 1/3(6b + 9)

Answer 1

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Just multiply 1/3 by the terms inside the parentheses and simplify

$\text{ }\frac{1}{3}\text{ (6b + 9) = }\frac{6}{3}b\text{ + }\frac{9}{3}$$\text{ = 2b + 3}$

Result

2b + 3