Question

Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?
6(3x-2)

Answer 1

wouldnt it be 18x+(-12)

because
(6×3x) is 18x
and (-2 x 6) is -12...

im not sure if this is what youre question is but yeah

Answer 2

18x - 12

Explanation:

multiply each term in the parenthesis by the 6 outside ( distributive law)

6(3x - 2)

= (6 × 3x ) + (6 × - 2) = 18x +(- 12) = 18x - 12