Question

simplify: -7(2x + 6)
a -14x + 42
b -14x - 42
c -56x
d -14x + 6

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$-7(2x + 6) = -7 \cdot 2x + (-7) \cdot 6$

Step2: Calculate each term

$-14x + (-42) = -14x - 42$

Answer:

B. -14x - 42