Multiple Choice
Which expression is equivalent to (–2)(a + 6)?
(1 point)
Responses
–2a + 6
–2 a + 6
2a + 12
2 a + 12
–2a – 12
–2 a – 12
–2a + 12
The expression (–2)(a + 6) is equivalent to -2a - 12.
To simplify the expression (–2)(a + 6), distribute the -2 to both terms inside the parentheses:
(–2)(a) + (–2)(6)
This simplifies to:
–2a – 12
Therefore, the correct answer is -2a - 12.