Problem 20 of 7
In 6(2k - 1) for six teams, each scoring 2k points but losing 1 point for a penalty, interpret the outside coefficient 6.
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connect outside factor to repeated groups or scaling.
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Outside coefficient must multiply the entire grouped expression.
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Your answer is equivalent to the expected form.
Walkthrough
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1. Treat the parentheses as one quantity.
2. The outside coefficient tells how many copies or what scale is applied to that whole quantity.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Saying the coefficient applies only to the first term inside parentheses.