Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2(3 - x) - 12 + 4x?
A
3x – 6
B
3x – 7
С
2x - 6
D
2x - 7

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

2(3- x) - 12 + 4x=?

=6-2x-12+4x

=2x-6

Answer 2

Answer:

[C] 2x - 6

Explanation:

2(3 - x) - 12 + 4x

• Distribute:

(2)(3) + (2)(−x) + −12 + 4x

= 6 + −2x + −12 + 4x

• Combine Like Terms:

6 + −2x + −12 + 4x

= (−2x + 4x) + (6 + −12)

= 2x + −6

• 2x - 6