Question

Which expression is equivalent to

2(3g-4)-(8g+3)?

-2g-1
-2g-5
-2g-7
-2g-11​

Answer 1

-2g - 11

Explanation:

Expand the brackets, multiply 2 over 3g and -4. One plus and one minus make a minus.

2(3g-4) - (8g+3) = 6g - 8 - 8g - 3

Evaluate like terms.

6g - 8 - 8g - 3 = -2g - 11