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What expression is equivalent to -3(2x-4)

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Final answer:

The expression -3(2x-4) simplifies to -6x + 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression -3(2x-4) can be simplified using the distributive property of multiplication over addition/subtraction. It is distributed to both terms inside the parentheses:

-3*2x + -3*(-4)

This simplifies to -6x + 12.

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