Question

Which expression is equivalent to -6(-⅔+2x)?

O-4-12x
O-4+ 2x
O 4-12x
O 4+ 12x

Answer 1

4-12x

Explanation:

opening the brackets;

(-6×-2/3)- 12x

-2×-2 -12x

4-12x

Answer 2

4 - 12x

Explanation:

We can find an equivalent expression by distributing

-6(-⅔+2x)

Distribute by multiplying -6 times what's inside of the parenthesis ( -2/3 and 2x )

-6 * -⅔ = 4

-6 * 2x = -12x

We would be left with 4 - 12x