Question

What is 3(5x-6)+2(x+8)?

A. 13x - 2
B. 13x+2
C. 17x+2
D. 17x-2

PLEASE PROVIDE A EXPLANATION WHY!! (I’m stuck on this question so I’m trying to figure out how to get the answer).

ASAP!

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

3(5x-6)+2(x+8)

=15x-18+2x+16

=15x+2x-18+16

=17x-2

Answer 2

I believe it's D. 17x-2