Use the distributive property to rewrite the algebraic expression without parentheses. Then simplify the result, if
possible.
-6(7x + 4)
A)42x + 4
B)42x + 24
C)66x
D)13x + 10

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To distribute, we can multiply 6 by both terms inside the parentheses. 
6(7x + 4) = 42x + 24 
This expression cannot be simplified any further, so the answer is choice B. Using the distributive property, we get 6(7x) + 6(4) = 42x + 24. Therefore, the simplified expression is 42x + 24.

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