SOLUTION: Simplify using the distributive property. -12(2a-3b+4c)

Question 766235: Simplify using the distributive property. -12(2a-3b+4c)
Found 2 solutions by rfer, 2897696:
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-24a+36b-48c
Answer by 2897696(96) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The distributive property: for all real numbers a, b, c; a(b + c)=ac + ac
now using the distributive property, distribute 12 into the parentheses
so the equation now looks like this: (-12*2a)+(-12*-3b)+(-12*4c)
simplify what is in each (): (-24a)+(+36b)+(-48c) ==> -24a+36b-48c
ANSWER: -24a+36b-48c

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