Question

Rewrite the expression without using grouping symbols.

–6(8 + 12)

A.
(–6) • 8 + 12

B.
(–6) • 8 + (–6) • 12

C.
–68 + 612

D.
(–6) + 8 • (–6) + 12

Answer 1

We use the distribution method that says a(b + c) = a x b a x c, so your answer would be B.

Answer 2

When we distribute, we multiply the number outside of the parenthesis to every number inside the parenthesis.

So we have:


`\sf-6(8+12)`


`\boxed{\sf(-6)\cdot8+(-6)\cdot12}`