Question

Simplify the expression: (6+y)(−12)

Answer 1

-12y-72

Explanation:

You have to multiply both numbers by -12,

6 x -12= -72

y x -12 = -12y

and then you add both of them together

-72 + (-12y)

which results in

-72 -12y

Answer 2

-12y - 72

Explanation:

distribute

6*-12

-12 * y

-12(6+y) = -72 - 12y