Question

Write an expression that is the product of two factors and is equivalent to - 3x - 15.Which expression is the product of two factors and is equivalent to - 3x - 15?A. - 3x-2-13B.-3(x - 5)C. (7x-2)-(10x - 13)D. -3(x+5)

Answer 1

Amon the choices given, letter D is equivalent to - 3x - 15.

-3 ( x + 5 )

if we distribute -3 , we will have

-3 (x ) = -3x , and

-3 ( +5) = -15

-3 ( x + 5) = -3x - 15

Answer: D. -3 (X + 5)