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Which expression shows the result of applying the distributive property to

–2x(7 + 12)?
A. -14x – 24x
B. -14x + 24
C. -2x - 24x
D. -14x + 12

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User Nikolay Osaulenko
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Answer:

The closest answer is ;

A. -14x - 24x

which also equals to -38x

Explanation:

Distributive property states ; a ( b + c ) = a b + a c


-2x(7 + 12)\\\\=-2x(19)\\\\= -38x

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