Which pair of expressions has the same value?

Question

A. (–2)(–6) and 4 + (–16)
B. (2)(6) and 4 + 16
C. (–2)(6) and 16 + (–4)
D. (2)(–6) and 4 – 16

Answer 1

A. (–2)(–6) and 4 + (–16) both simplify to 12.

(–2)(–6) = 12

4 + (–16) = –12