Question

Which expression is equivalent to -3(4c-2) -2c

A. -8c

B. 8a -34
C. -26a
D. 8a + 7

Answer 1

-3(4c-2) -2c = -14c+6

Explanation:

We need to find the equivalent expression for -3(4c-2) -2c.

First we open the brackets as follows :

-3(4c-2) -2c

= -12c+6-2c

=-12c-2c+6

=-14c+6

So, the equivalent expression is -14c+6.