What algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below 6(3x + 5) - 15 A. 18x + 16 B. 18x + 15 C. 6x + 8 D. 18x + 45

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What algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below

6(3x + 5) - 15

A. 18x + 16
B. 18x + 15
C. 6x + 8
D. 18x + 45

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6(3x + 5) - 15

6*3x + 6*5 - 15

18x + 30 - 15

18x +15

Option B.

Adara answered Nov 17, 2018

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6(3x + 5) - 15..using distributive property
= 18x + 30 - 15...simplify
= 18x + 15
answer is B. 18x + 15

Monyag answered Nov 21, 2018

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