3 years ago

How do I simplify this expression (-3)(4x - 12)

Mathematics

2 answers:

pav-90 [236]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Remark

This is an example of the distributive property. -3 multiplies both the 4x and the -12. The minus sign between them is NOT destroyed.

-3 * 4x = -12x

-3 * -12 = 36

Answer: - 12x + 36

Sindrei [870]3 years ago

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Answer:

-12(x-3)

Step-by-step explanation:

If you are only trying to simplify, you can factor out a 4 from (4x - 12).

4(x-3)

now multiply the 4 and -3

-12(x-3)

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How do I simplify this expression (-3)(4x - 12)​

How do I simplify this expression (-3)(4x - 12)