Question

Whats equivalent to 14(8−6x+12)

Answer 1

We can use the distributive property to set up an expression that is equal to this problem. 

14 times 8 is 112
14 times -6 is -84x
14 times 12 is 168
(If you don't know the distributive property ask and I can explain it)

We can combine that together to get:

112 +168 -84x
Or, condense it further:

280-84x is equivalent to 14(8-6x+12)

Answer 2

So which is equivilent
pemdas

(8-6x+12)
(20-6x)
multiply/distribute
1/4(20-6x)
5-6/4x=5-3/2x=-3/2x+5 and thats your final answer -3/2x+5