Simplify by using the distributive property.

Question

-3(2x-4)

A
-6x - 4

B
-6x + 12

C
6x

D
6x + 12

Answer 1

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

\[ -3(2x) + (-3)(-4) \]

Calculating each term gives:

\[ -6x + 12 \]

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

The correct answer is B: \(-6x + 12\).