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use the distributive property to write an expression that is equivalent to each given expression. -3(2x-4)

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Answer:

-6x+12

Explanation:

-3(2x-4)

First, -3 distributes to 2x to make it -6x.

Then -3 distributes to -4. A negative times a negative is a positive so it will equal 12.

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