Which expression is equivalent to negative 3 times open paren 4 x minus 0 point 5 0 close paren ?
Answer
A
negative 12 x plus 1 point 5 0
B
negative 12 x minus 3 point 5 0
C
negative 12 x minus 1 point 5 0
D
negative 12 x minus 2 point 5 0
Explanation
Distribute −3 to both terms inside the parentheses: (−3)(4x) = −12x, and (−3)(−0.50) = +1.50. So the equivalent expression is −12x + 1.50, which is choice A.
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