Question

Write an equivalent expression to -3(4 - 2g) - 6

Answer 1

-18 +6g

1) To find out an equivalent expression, let's distribute the factor -3 over that parentheses, expanding that expression:

-3(4 - 2g) - 6​ Distribute that factor

-12 +6g -6 Subtract those numbers

-18 + 6g

2) Hence, an equivalent expression (same value) for -3(4 - 2g) - 6​ is -18 +6g