Question

Multiply (x-3(4x+2) using the distributive property.

Chose the answer below that shows the correct distribution
A.(x-3)(4x)+(4x)(2)
B.(x)(4x+2)+(x-3)
C.(x)(4x)+2(x)+4x+2
D.(x-3)(4x)+(x-3)(2)

Answer 1

D. (X-3)(4x)+(x-3)(2)

Answer 2

`(x-3)(4x)+)x-3)(2)`

Explanation:

Multiply
`(x-3)(4x+2)` using the distributive property.

Distributive property is a(b+c) is a times b + a times c

Distribute a inside the parenthesis

When we are given with two parenthesis , we distribute first parenthesis inside the second parenthesis

In the given expression, distribute (x-3) inside the second parenthesis

`(x-3)(4x+2)`

`(x-3)(4x)+)x-3)(2)`