Question

Rewrite the expression without using grouping symbols.

12(x – 17)

Question 1 options:

12x – 29


12 + 12 • 17


12x – 17


12x – 12 • 17

Answer 1

12x -12*17

Explanation:

12(x – 17)

We can distribute the 12 to both terms inside the parentheses

12*x - 12*17

12x -12*17