Which expression is equivalent to −8(12+14) Which expression is equivalent to −8(12+14) ?
A.
(−4+2)
B.
(−4−14)
C.
(−4−2)
D.
(−4+14)
none of the above
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To find the expression that is equivalent to -8(12+14), we first need to simplify the expression inside the parentheses (12+14).
12 + 14 equals 26.
Now, we can substitute 26 into the original expression:
-8(26)
To simplify further, we multiply -8 by 26:
-8 * 26 = -208
Therefore, the expression that is equivalent to -8(12+14) is -208.
Answer: None of the given options accurately describe the equivalent expression.
To find the expression that is equivalent to −8(12+14), we first need to simplify the expression inside the parentheses, then multiply by -8.
Step 1: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses.
12 + 14 = 26.
Step 2: Multiply the result by -8.
-8 * 26 = -208.
So, the expression that is equivalent to −8(12+14) is -208.
Now, let's go through the answer choices and see which one matches our result.
A. (−4+2) = -2
B. (−4−14) = -18
C. (−4−2) = -6
D. (−4+14) = 10
None of the answer choices match our result of -208. Therefore, none of the given expressions is equivalent to −8(12+14).