Simplify the expression. −12(−6x+3) (1 point) Responses −3x−3 negative 3 x minus 3 −3x+32 negative 3 x plus 3 halves 3x+3 3 x plus 3 3x−32

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(-12(-6x + 3)\), follow these steps:

1. Distribute \(-12\) to each term inside the parentheses: \[ -12 \cdot (-6x) + -12 \cdot 3 \]

2. Calculate each term: \[ -12 \cdot (-6x) = 72x \] \[ -12 \cdot 3 = -36 \]

3. Combine these results: \[ 72x - 36 \]

The simplified expression is: \[ 72x - 36 \]

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