Question

(6x – 4) – (2x + 8) is equivalent to:

A. 4(x + 4)
B. 4(x – 1)
C. 4(x – 3)
D. 4(x – 12)

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Answer 1

(6x-4) - (2x+8)
+4. +4
0. 12

(6x) - (2x+12)
-2x -2x
4x. 0

4x-12
4÷12= 3
4(x-3)

Answer 2

C. 4(x – 3)

Explanation:

(6 x - 4) - (2 x + 8)

6 x - 4 - 2 x - 8

4 x - 12

Factor

4 ( x - 3 )