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Which expression is equivalent to 4(−2.3y − 12.4)? best answer gets brilliant

−9.2y − 12.4
−9.2y − 49.6
−1.7y − 8.4
−1.7y − 12.4

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4(-2.3y- 12.4) is equivalent to -9.2y- 49.6(second option )

4(-2.3y - 12.4)
-4 * 2.3y - 4 * 12.4 -multiply each term in the parentheses by 4
-9.2y - 49.6
User Manoj Sahu
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Answer:

b) -9.2y - 49.6

Explanation:

Given expression,

→ 4(-2.3y - 12.4)

Simplifying the expression,

→ 4(-2.3y - 12.4)

→ (4 × -2.3y) - (4 × 12.4)

→ -9.2y - 49.6

Hence, option (b) is correct.

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