How do I get rid of the parenthesis in a problem

you solve what is inside the parenthesis first to get rid of it, then its almost like you got rid of it.

Parentheses can be removed by multiplying the outside factor to each term inside the parentheses, which is called the distributive property.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here is an example

6 ( 3 + w )

6 ( 3 ) + 6 ( w )

18 + 6 w

$53.50

step-by-step explanation:

you have to subtract the amount of money chuck earned ($72.50) by the cost of the gas for the mower ($11.25) and the new string for the trimmer he bought ($7.75).

72.50-11.25=61.25

and then subtract $61.25 by the second thing he bought (the new string for the trimmer)

61.25-7.75=53.5

so in total it's $53.50 (53 dollars and 50 cents)