What is the simplified version of this expression What is the simplified version of this expression-3(4x-1)

Answer 1

In order to figure out this answer you need to multiply the number outside the parentheses "-3" by the terms inside the parentheses "4x" and "-1". -3*4x is -12x and -3*-1 is 3, so the answer is -12x+3, unless your teacher prefers that you put the negative term second, in which case it would be 3-12x

Answer 2

Distribute the expression

if

-3(4x-1) = -12x+3

if

3(4x-1) = 12x-3