Question

1.

Which of these expressions is equivalent to 3(x - 2)?
A.
3x – 6
B.
3x
2
C.
3x + 2
D.
3x + 6

Answer 1

A. 3x - 6 because you multiply 3 with x and 3 with 2 and you keep the minus sign

Answer 2

A. 3x - 6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Distributive Property

Explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

3(x - 2)

Step 2: Expand

1. Distribute 3 to both terms: 3x - 6