Use the Distributive Property to multiply: −3x(4x−5)

Question

.(1 point)
Responses

−12x+15
negative 12 x plus 15

−12x2+15x
negative 12 x squared plus 15 x

12x2−15x
12 x squared minus 15 x

7x2+8x

Answer 1

To use the Distributive Property to multiply $-3x(4x-5)$, you distribute $-3x$ to both terms inside the parentheses.

1. Multiply $-3x$ by $4x$: $$-3x\cdot 4x=-12x^2$$

2. Multiply $-3x$ by $-5$: $$-3x\cdot -5=15x$$

Now, combine these results: $$-12x^2+15x$$

Thus, the correct response is: −12x² + 15x (negative 12 x squared plus 15 x).