Question

Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the one below

6(4x - 2)

A. 4x - 12
B. 6x - 6
C. 24x - 12
D. 24x + 12

Answer 1

[tex] 6(4x-2) [tex]
Distribute the 6 in;
[tex] 6*4=24 \\
6*(-2)=-12 \\
\\
24x-12 [tex]

Answer 2

6(4x - 2) = 24x - 12 ...using distributive property

answer is C. 24x - 12