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Which expression is equivalent to 2x - 17? A) -17 + 2x B) -2x + 17 C) -2x - 17 D) 17 + 2x
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Which expression is equivalent to 2x - 17? A) -17 + 2x B) -2x + 17 C) -2x - 17 D) 17 + 2x

User Jelmer Keij
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It is  a because 2x-17 is also +2x-17, and you can switch it around to get the same answers
User Blueware
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A.)

The reason to it is to just check the signs.

2x is the same as +2x

-17 is the same as -17

Look to see if it still matches
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