Which expression is equivalent to −2(a+6)

Question

(1 point)

A. −2a−12
B. 2a+12
C. −2a+12
D. −2a+6

Answer 1

The expression −2(a+6) can be simplified by using the distributive property.
Distributing -2 to both terms inside the parentheses, we get: -2 * a + -2 * 6
This simplifies to: -2a - 12
Therefore, the equivalent expression is -2a - 12, which is option A.