Question

Which expression is equivalent to the following expression? -4 (5x - 6)

1.) -20x - 24
2.) -20x + 24
3.) -20x + 6
4.) -20x - 6

Answer 1

The expression -4 (5x - 6) can be simplified to -20x + 24.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression -4 (5x - 6) can be simplified by distributing the -4 to both terms inside the parentheses. This gives us -20x + 24. Therefore, option 2, -20x + 24, is the expression that is equivalent to -4 (5x - 6).