Question

Which expression is equivalent to -6 (-2/3 + 2x)

-4 - 12x
-4 + 2x
4 - 12x
4 + 12x

Answer 1

4-12x

Explanation:

multiply each term by -6

-6 × (2/3)

reduce the numbers with the greatest common divisor 3

Answer 2

c. 4 - 12x.

Explanation:

-6(-2/3 + 2x)

Using the distributive law:

= -6*-2/3 - 6*2x

= 12/3 - 12x

= 4 - 12x.