Question

Which is a simplified form of the expression 4(2x+3) - 3(x + 4)?

A. 5x
B. 3x + 19
C. 3x + 11
D. 3x + 3

Answer 1

5x

Explanation:

4(2x+3)-3(x+4)

4(2x) + 4(3) - 3(x) - 3(4)

8x + 12 - 3x - 12

8x - 3x + 12 - 12

5x