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Which expression is equivalent to -3(4x-0.50)?
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Final Answer:
-12x + 1.5

Steps/Reasons/Explanation:

Question: Which expression is equivalent to
-3(4x - 0.50)?

Step 1: Expand by distributing terms.


-3 ×
4x - 3 ×
-0.50

Step 2: Simplify
-3 ×
4x to
-12x.


-12x - 3 ×
-0.50

Step 3: Simplify
3 ×
-0.50 to
-1.5.


-12x - (-1.5)

Step 4: Remove parentheses and add.


-12x + 1.5

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