Distributive Property — Definition & Examples

Rey is playing a game. Her goal is to create the expression $2x-6$, starting from $x$. However, she has only three options:

• a $-$ button, which multiplies the current expression by $-1$;
• a $\times 2$ button, which doubles the current expression; and
• a $+3$ button, which adds $3$ to the current expression.