Question

Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 24p - 18?

-6(-4p - 3)
2(-12p + 9)
-1(24p + 18)
6(4p - 3)

Answer 1

The equivalence is 6(4p-3)

Answer 2

Find the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)

GCF = 6

Factor out the GCF (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)

6(24p/6 - 18/6)

Simplify each term in parenthesis

6(4p - 3)

Answer: D. 6(4p - 3)