Question

Which expression is not equivalent to -3x + 24? Select all that apply.

A. -3(x - 8)
B. -(3x + 24)
C. 3/2(-2x + 16)
D. -1/3( 9x + 8)
E. 6(-1/2x - 4)
F. 8(-3/8x + 3)

Answer 1

B, D, and E

Explanation:

You'll have to distribute each and put them into a full equation again.

A. -3x + 24

B. -3x - 24

C. -3x + 24

D. -3x - 8/3

E. -3x - 24

F. -3x + 24

I bolded the ones that did not equal -3x + 24

so your answer is B, D, and E