Question

Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression. 12(6-k)

Answer 1

Answer: 72 - 12k

Step-by-step explanation:

12(6 - k)

6 * 12 = 72

12 * -k = -12k

72 - 12k is the simplest version

Answer 2

Let's simplify this problem using the distributive property.

The first thing we want to do is distribute or multiply 12 by each of the terms inside the set of parentheses.  

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