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Which expression is equivalent?

−9(−2x − 3)
A) 18x + 27
B) 18x − 27
C) −18x + 27
D) −18x − 27

User Sid Mhatre
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Distribute the -9 into the values in the parentheses.


-9(-2x-3)


-9*-2x=18x


-9*-3=27

Therefore, the equation then becomes:
18x+27.

The answer is the first choice, or A.

User Matt Jacob
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