Question

Which of the following is equivalent to the expression?

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

- 5 (3x - 7) ← multiply each term in the parenthesis by - 5

= - 15x + 35

Answer 2

Answer: d.) -15x + 35

Given expression:

⇒ -5(3x - 7)

Apply distributive method: a(b + c) = ab + ac

⇒ -5(3x) -5(-7)

multiply the variables

⇒ -15x + 35