Question

Expand the linear expression 3(14m + 4). O A. 42m-12 O B. 14m+ 12 O C. 42m + 4 O D. 42m+ 12

Answer 1

The given expression : 3(14m + 4)

Apply the BODMAS to simplify:

B-Brackets, O-Of, D-Division, M-Multiplication, A-Adition, S-Subtraction

$\begin{gathered} 3(14m+4) \\ \text{First simplify the brackets:} \\ 3(14m+4)=3\times14m+3\times4 \\ 3(14m+4)=42m\text{ + 12} \end{gathered}$

Answer : D) 42m + 12