Question

Which expressions are equal to a(6−2a) ?Select each correct answer.

a.6a−12a
b.a(−2a+6)
c.6a+a(−2a)
d.−6a
e.6a−2a2

Answer 1

The expressions that are equal to a(6−2a) are a(−2a+6) and 6a+a(−2a).

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression a(6−2a) can be simplified using the distributive property. We distribute the 'a' to both terms inside the parentheses:

a(6−2a) = 6a - 2a²

The correct expressions that are equal to a(6−2a) are:

• a(−2a+6) (Option b)
• 6a+a(−2a) (Option c)