Question

Select the expressions that are equivalent to 12x - 6.

@ -6(2x - 1)
® 6(2x - 1)
© 6x(2-1)
-6x(2x - 1)
@ -6(-2x + 1)
® 6x(-2x + 1)

Answer 1

® 6(2x - 1); @ -6(-2x + 1)

Explanation:

12x - 6 = 6(2x- 1) Factored out 6

12x - 6 = -6(-2x + 1) Factored out -6