Question

Simplify 3(8a – 4b + 5)

Group of answer choices

24a – 4b + 5

11a – 4b + 5

11a – 7b + 8

24a – 12b + 15

Answer 1

=24a - 12b + 15

Explanation:

3(8a-4b+5)

Apply the distributive law: m(a+b+c) = ma + mb + mc

3 (8a - 4b + 5 ) = 3 · 8a + 3( -4b)+ 3 · 5

= 3 · 8a + 3( - 4b) + 3 · 5

Simplify 3 · 8a + 3( -4b) + 3 · 5 : 24a - 12b + 15

= 24a - 12b + 15

Answer 2

24a -12b + 15

Explanation: