Question

Use the distributive property to decide which of the following is equivalent to -3(4 - 2x)? Select all that apply.

-3(4) - 2x
-3(4) - 3(-2x)
-12 + 6x
-6x

Answer 1

Distributive property involves multiplying -3 to each term.
Choice B does exactly that.

Answer 2

Thanks @KirbyLegs :)

Answer 3

There is one more answer though.

Answer 4

-3(4) - 3(-2x) is equivalent to one other answer choice

Answer 5

Would it be #1? @jim_thompson5910

Answer 6

-3(4) = ???

Answer 7

It is equivalent, but the question is asking you to find the process.

Answer 8

Wait sorry, it says select all that apply

Answer 9

Both B and C apply.

Answer 10

Oh I understand now. Thanks @KirbyLegs and @jim_thompson5910