Answer:
-12(x-3)
Step-by-step explanation:
If you are only trying to simplify, you can factor out a 4 from (4x - 12).
4(x-3)
now multiply the 4 and -3
Remark
This is an example of the distributive property. -3 multiplies both the 4x and the -12. The minus sign between them is NOT destroyed.
-3 * 4x = -12x
-3 * -12 = 36
Answer: - 12x + 36
