Multiply the number outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses
Use the same operation for every term inside
Write the results without parentheses
Combine like terms if needed
Check your work by reversing the process if possible
Multiply the number outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses
Use the same operation for every term inside
Write the results without parentheses
Combine like terms if needed
Check your work by reversing the process if possible