Question

Multiply and simplify where possible: 4x^2y + 3z - 12

A. 6xy + 12xz - 48
B. 8xy + 12xz - 48x
C. 8x^2y^2 + 12x^2z^2 + 48
D. 8xy + 12xz - 12

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 4x^2y + 3z - 12, multiply each term separately and combine like terms.

Step-by-step explanation:

To multiply and simplify the expression 4x^2y + 3z - 12, you can multiply each term separately:

1. Multiply 4x^2y by 2x to get 8x^3y.
2. Multiply 3z by 2x to get 6xz.
3. Multiply -12 by 2x to get -24x.

So the simplified expression is 8x^3y + 6xz - 24x. The correct answer is A. 6xy + 12xz - 48.