Simplify the expression: 3(3m + 12)
Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
3 ( 3m + 12 )
Simplify the expression.
Solution:
In order to simplify the expression, we simply need to distribute 3 to each value inside the parenthesis.
= 3 ( 3m + 12 )
= 9m + 36
If we want to solve for m we simply need to transpose 36 on the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
= 9m + 36
9m = -36
Divide both sides by 9 in order to cancel out 9m, leaving behind m.
9m/9 = -36/9
m = -4
Final answer:
= 9m + 36
m = -4