Is the equation 3(2 x−4) =−18 equivalent to
6x−12 =−18?
A. Yes, the equations are equivalent by the
Associative Property of Multiplication.
B. Yes, the equations are equivalent by the
Commutative Property of Multiplication.
C. Yes, the equations are equivalent by the
Distributive Property of Multiplication over
Addition.
D. No, the equations are not equivalent.

Question

Is the equation 3(2 x−4) =−18 equivalent to 
6x−12   =−18?  
A.  Yes, the equations are equivalent by the 
Associative Property of Multiplication. 
B.  Yes, the equations are equivalent by the 
Commutative Property of Multiplication. 
C.  Yes, the equations are equivalent by the 
Distributive Property of Multiplication over 
Addition. 
D.  No, the equations are not equivalent.