Question

Simplify by using the distributive property.
-3(2x-4)

A
-6x + 12

B
6x + 12

C
6x

D
-6x - 4

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(-3(2x-4)\) using the distributive property, you multiply \(-3\) by each term inside the parentheses:

1. Multiply \(-3\) by \(2x\):
\(-3 \cdot 2x = -6x\)

2. Multiply \(-3\) by \(-4\):
\(-3 \cdot -4 = 12\)

Now, combine these results:
\(-6x + 12\)

So the simplified expression is \(-6x + 12\).

The correct answer is **A** \(-6x + 12\).