Equivalent Expression

Question

Determine which option is equivalent to the given expressions.
–1/4(–12+(–144))

1/4(–12−(–144))

–9(13−(–4))

Answer Choices:

–3+36

3+36

–3−36

3−36

Answer 1

(-1/4)(-12+(-144))

 

= (-1/4)(-12-144)

 

= (-1/4)(-156)

 

= 39

 

Which expression is equal to 39?

Answer 2

You need to start from

 

(-1/4)(-12 - 144)

 

 

and simplify the expression using distributive property.  Then compare your final answer with the answer choices.