Question

Which of the following equations is equivalent to 30 + 10(x - 20) = 5? А 40x - 20 = 5 B 40x - 800 = 5 10x – 10 = 5 D 10x – 170 = 5 ©2021 Illuminate Education, Inc.​

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

30 + 10 (x - 20) = 5

you cant add the numbers in the parenthesis so you add the first two numbers and distribute.

40 (x - 20) = 5

40x - 800 = 5