Asked by Makayla

Which expression is not equivalent to the other expressions?

-4(3 x + 6)
-3(4 x - 3) + 15
-(12 x - 6) + 18
-6(2 x - 4)

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
-4(3x + 6) is not equivalent.

Expand each:
-4(3x + 6) = -12x - 24
-3(4x - 3) + 15 = -12x + 9 + 15 = -12x + 24
-(12x - 6) + 18 = -12x + 6 + 18 = -12x + 24
-6(2x - 4) = -12x + 24

Three expressions equal -12x + 24, while -4(3x + 6) equals -12x - 24.