Q. Apply the distributive property to create an equivalent expression.21(6e−3f−43)=
Identify Terms: Identify the terms inside the parentheses that will be distributed by the factor outside the parentheses.In this case, the factor outside the parentheses is (21), and the terms inside the parentheses are 6e, −3f, and −(43).
Apply Distributive Property: Apply the distributive property by multiplying the factor outside the parentheses with each term inside the parentheses.This means we will perform the following operations: (21)×6e, (21)×−3f, and (21)×−(43).
Multiply 6e: Multiply (1/2) by 6e.(1/2)×6e=3e
Multiply −3f: Multiply (1/2) by −3f.(1/2)×−3f=−23f or −1.5f
Multiply −(43): Multiply (21) by −(43).(21)×−(43)=−83
Combine Results: Combine the results from steps 3, 4, and 5 to write the equivalent expression.The equivalent expression is 3e−23f−83.