Question

which expression is equivalent to (-2)(a+6)?
-2a+6
2a+12
-2a-12
-2a+12

Answer 1

what you need to do is distribute.

Answer 2

what do you think @coledrf does that make sense?

Answer 3

so its -2a+12

Answer 4

not quite. the first part is correct. -2

but a negative number multiplied by a positive = negative

try again :) what's -2 x 6 ?

Answer 5

-12

Answer 6

@whalexnuker please let @coledrf figure out what was wrong by himself or herself :)

Answer 7

thank you
-2a-12

Answer 8

good job :) and you're welcome! glad to help

Answer 9

You told him what to do before I gave the correct answer

Answer 10

yes, but he/she didn't get a chance to tell me what he/she thought yet

Answer 11

he :)

Answer 12

Yes he did .-.

Answer 13

haha okay yeah wasn't sure lol good job @coledrf :) hope you understand it now!

Answer 14

i do

Answer 15

that's great :) good luck!