when solving the given equation, which equation is equivalent? given: -2(x - 6)=17 a -2x - 6 = 17 b -2x + 12…

when solving the given equation, which equation is equivalent? given: -2(x - 6)=17 a -2x - 6 = 17 b -2x + 12 = 17 c -2x - 12 = 17

when solving the given equation, which equation is equivalent? given: -2(x - 6)=17 a -2x - 6 = 17 b -2x + 12 = 17 c -2x - 12 = 17

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

Multiply -2 by each term inside the parentheses: $-2(x - 6)=-2\times x-2\times(- 6)$. So, $-2\times x-2\times(-6)=-2x + 12$. The original equation $-2(x - 6)=17$ becomes $-2x + 12 = 17$.

Answer:

B. $-2x + 12 = 17$