Question

Which Equation Correctly Demonstrates The Distributive Property

A. -3(4-2x)=-12+6x

B. -3(4-2x)=-12-2x

C. -3(4-2x)=12-6x

D. -3(4-2x)=-12+2x

Answer 1

Ok do you know what the distributive property is?

Answer 2

Not At All.

Answer 3

Ok its like this

Imagine we have 3(2x+6) distributive property is simply multiplying 3 to all the numbers inside the parentheses so we get

Answer 4

This explains more @Imperfect_Queen
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/06-properties/05-properties-distributive-01

So from all that what do you think the answer is?

Answer 5

C. -3(4-2x)=12-6x

Answer 6

You forgot something. This is a costly mistake

whats is -3*4

Answer 7

-12

Answer 8

Good so now try again :D

Answer 9

A. -3(4-2x)=-12+6x

Answer 10

@jagr2713

Answer 11

Correct great job :D

Do you fully understand distributive property?