Use the distributive property to expand -4 (-2/5 + 3 x). Which is an equivalent expression? A) -8/5 + 12x B) -8/5 - 12x C) 8/5 + 12x D) 8/5 - 12x

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Pedromanoel · Answer 1 · 2021-07-23T05:16:12+0000

Answer:

8/5-12x.

Explanation:

To distribute, you simply need to multiply each of the terms inside of the parenthesis by -4. This will give you:

=-4(
(-2)/(5) )-4(3x)

=8/5-12x. This is your answer!