For this case we must find an expression equivalent to:
[tex]-3 (-x + 12)[/tex]
So:
We apply distributive property, which by definition establishes:
[tex]a (b + c) = ab + ac[/tex]
On the other hand:
[tex]- * - = +\\- * + = -[/tex]
[tex]-3 (-x + 12) = 3x-3 * 12 = 3x-36[/tex]
Thus, an expression equivalent to [tex]-3 (-x + 12)\ is\ 3x-36[/tex]
Answer:
[tex]3x-36[/tex]
Option D
