Question

write an expression equivalent to $-2(4 + 6m)$. use the distributive property to expand the expression. $-2(4 + 6m) = -2\left(\square\
ight) + (-2)\left(?m\
ight)$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

The distributive property states $a(b+c)=a(b)+a(c)$. For $-2(4+6m)$, we distribute $-2$ to each term inside the parentheses.
$$-2(4 + 6m) = -2(4) + (-2)(6m)$$

Step2: Identify missing values

From the expanded form, the first blank matches the constant term 4, and the second blank matches the coefficient 6.

Answer:

First blank: $4$, Second blank: $6$
Equivalent expression: $-8 - 12m$