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Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?

48x - 12y

A.
6(8x + 2y)
B.
6(8x - 2y)
C.
6(3x + 2y)
D.
12(8x + 2y)

User Grigno
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B. 6(8x - 2y)

Use distribution to solve the equation. If you multiply 6*8x, you get 48x. When you multiply 6* -2y, you get -12y. Add them together and you have 48x -12y.

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