Question

Which expression is equivalent to the given expression?

​4(a−3)

A.-8a
B.4a-12
C.4a-3
D.-4(a+3)

Answer 1

The answer is 4a - 12

Answer 2

B. 4a-12

Explanation:

First, we can simplify the equation. We use distributive property to remove the 4 and parenthesis.

4a - 12

This is the furthest we can go, meaning the answer is B.