Question

Write an equivalent expression of$-6(-m+12)$.

Short answer

The equivalent expression is$6m-72$.

Step-by-step solution

Step- 1- Apply the concept of distributive property

In this type of question, apply the concept of distributive property which means $a(b+c)=ab+ac$.

Step- 2-  Finding the equivalent expression

Since, the expression is$-6(-m+12)$.

Now, apply the distributive lawlocalid="1651671481959" $a(b+c)=ab+ac$in the above expression to get the solution,

$\begin{array}{l}=-6(-m+12)\\ =-6(-m)+-6\left(12\right)\\ =6m-72\end{array}$