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Which expression is equivalent to 5x-3(4x-1)?

a. -12x+3

b. 5x-11x

c. -7x+3

d. 17x+1

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5x - 3 (4x - 1)
distribute the negative 3:
5x -12x + 3
combine like terms:
-7x + 3
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