12 = −4(−6 × −3)

To solve the equation ( 12 = -4(-6 times -3) ), we first need to simplify the right side.

1. Calculate (-6 times -3):

[

-6 times -3 = 18

]

2. Now substitute this back into the equation:

[

12 = -4(18)

]

3. Next, multiply (-4) by (18):

[

-4 times 18 = -72

]

4. The equation now becomes:

[

12 = -72

]

This statement is incorrect, as (12) does not equal (-72).

Thus, the equation ( 12 = -4(-6 times -3) ) is not true.

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