Question

Which expression is equivalent to the given expression. -(2n-6)

A. -2(n-3)
B. -2(n-6)
C. 2n-6
D. 2n+6

Answer 1

It is equivalent to A.

Answer 2

Option (a) is correct.

An equivalent expression to the given expression -(2n - 6) is -2(n - 3)

Explanation:

Given : Expression - (2n - 6)

We have to find an equivalent expression to the given expression -(2n - 6)

Equivalent expression are expression that have same value but look different in writing.

Consider the given expression -(2n - 6)

Taking 2 common from each term, we have,

- (2n - 6) = -2(n - 3)

Thus, An equivalent expression to the given expression -(2n - 6) is -2(n - 3)