how do distributive property with these numbes please answer quickly -2(x+6)

Answer 1

Distributive property of multiplication over addition: a(x+b) = ax + ab

Here, a = (-2) and b=6. So, (-2)(x+6)

(-2)x + (-2)(6)

-2x - 12

Note: Until the process is clearly understood, include the intermediate steps.

Answer 2

-2 distributes to each term in parentheses

-2x-12

Answer 3

-2(x+6)

-2x - 12