Question

Which expressions are equivalent to -6(b+2)+8−6(b+2)+8minus, 6, left parenthesis, b, plus, 2, right parenthesis, plus, 8 ? Choose all answers that apply: Choose all answers that apply: (Choice A) A -6b+2+8−6b+2+8minus, 6, b, plus, 2, plus, 8 (Choice B) B -6b-4−6b−4minus, 6, b, minus, 4 (Choice C) C None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. $-6b-4$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given expression is $-6(b+2)+8$

Simplifying the expression now

Lets use distributive property of multiplication to solve it.

As given, $-6(b+2)+8$

Distributing -6 with b and 2.

= $(-6b-12)+8$

Opening the parenthesis

= $-6b-12+8$

= $-6b-4$

∴ As from the given options, $-6b-4$ is the correct choice.