SOLUTION: Need help with this problem and how to solve: (X + 6)(-2) I think the answer is -2x + 12 please help me

SOLUTION: Need help with this problem and how to solve: (X + 6)(-2) I think the answer is -2x + 12 please help me

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Question 154687This question is from textbook algebra 1
: Need help with this problem and how to solve:
(X + 6)(-2)
I think the answer is -2x + 12
please help me
This question is from textbook algebra 1

Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You must be careful with your "signs".
.
When you have:
(x + 6)(-2)
.
Your next step is to "distribute" the -2 to each term inside the parenthesis:
x(-2) + 6(-2)
-2x + (-12)
-2x - 12

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