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Which expression is equivalent to -6(-2/3+2x)?

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-4-12x
-4+2x
4-12x
4÷12x

User Rokas
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Given :

  • A expression -6(2/3 +2x).

To Find:

  • The equivalent expression from the options.

Solution :-

Given expression to us is ,

→ -6( -2/3 +2x)

Simplify by multiplying each terms inside the brackets by -6 .

→ -6*-2/3 + 2x*(-6)

Simplify,

→ 4 -12x

Hence option 3 is correct .

I hope this helps .

User Benjamin Jones
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Answer:

4 - 12x

Explanation:

-6(-2/3 + 2x)

we can distribute by multiplying -6 by whats inside of the parenthesis ( -2/3 and 2x )

-6 * -2/3 = 4

-6 * 2x = -12x

4 - 12x would be the equivalent expression

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