Question

Which expression is equivalent to 3(–2x – 1)?
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Answer 1

-6x - 3

Explanation:

Distribute 3 through the parenthesis:

`\sf{3(-2x-1)}`

`\sf{3*(-2x)+3*(-1)}`

`\sf{-6x-3}`

Hence, the expression that is equivalent to 3(-2x - 1) is -6x - 3.

Answer 2

–6x – 3

Explanation:

To find the expression that is equivalent to 3(–2x – 1), we need to distribute the 3 to each term inside the parentheses.

When we distribute 3 to –2x, we get:

3 * –2x = –6x

When we distribute 3 to –1, we get:

3 * –1 = –3

Therefore, the expression equivalent to 3(–2x – 1) is:

–6x – 3.