We are asked for algebraic expressions that are equivalent to:
-4 (- 6 r)
This is a product of negative 4 times the term "negative 6 r"
Therefore, using the rules for multiplication of signed numbers, we get:
24 r as the first equivalent and reduced expression.
another expression could be the product of two positive factors like:
4 ( 6 r) which also results in 24 r
Another possible expression is:
2 (12 r) = 24 r
or the product of the opposite of these two terms as shown below:
-2 (- 12 r)
We could go on utilizing different factor forms of the number 24, as long that one of the factors include the variable "r".
How many equivalent expressions do you need?
Are these four expressions I gave you enough to respond to the question?
