Question

Which expressions are equivalent to [-6 4q (-6q)]?

1) -6q² + 4q
2) -6q² - 4q
3) 6q² + 4q
4) 6q² - 4q

Answer 1

The equivalent expression is 12q.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression [-6 4q (-6q)] can be simplified by applying the distributive property. Distributing the -6 to both 4q and (-6q) we get:

-6(4q) + -6(-6q)

-24q + 36q

Combining like terms, we have:

12q

The equivalent expression is 12q.