Question

Which expression is equivalent -6(-2/3+2x0

1. -4-12x
2. -4+2x
3. 4-12x
4. 4+12x

Answer 1

Number 3

Explanation:

-6(
`(-2)/(3)` + 2x) [distribute -6 to
`(-2)/(3)` and 2x]

= (-6 ×
`(-2)/(3)`) + (-6 × 2x)

= (-6 ×
`(-1)/(3)` × 2) + (-12x)

= (2 × 2) - 12x

= 4 - 12x

Answer 2

3

Explanation: