Question

Which expression represents the same solution as (4)(-3)?

a) (4)(-3) + (4)
b) 0
c) (4 + -3) | 4 + 8
d) (4 + -3) × 4 +

Answer 1

None of the expressions listed match the solution of (4)(-3), which is -12. The expressions provided result in -8, 0, 1, and 4 respectively, upon simplification.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question requires us to find which expression represents the same solution as (4)(-3). The expression (4)(-3) simplifies to -12. Let's review each option:

• a) (4)(-3) + (4) simplifies to -12 + 4 which equals -8, not -12.
• b) 0 is simply 0 and is not equal to -12.
• c) (4 + -3) simplifies to 1, and 4 + 8 equals 12, which is not a product, so this option is not relevant.
• d) (4 + -3) × 4 is the same as 1 × 4 which equals 4, not -12.

Therefore, none of the options listed provide the same solution as (4)(-3).