Question

Simplify : -4(5x - 12)

A: -20x - 48

B: 20x + 48

C: -20x + 48

D: 20x - 48​

Answer 1

-20x+48

you multiply the -4 to the inner parentheses and -4*5x is -20x , -4*-12 is 48 ( positive because a neg times a neg equals a positive.

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

negative 4 multiplied by positive 5x it will be negative 20 and negative 4 multiplied by negative 12 it's positive 48