Question

Which of the following is equivalent to 2x - 8 + 3(4 - x )?

A.)4 - x
B.)x - 4
C.)5x + 4
D.)5x - 20

Answer 1

2x-8+3(4-x)

Use the distributive property.

2x-8+12-3x

Combine like terms.

-x+4

Switch them around.

4-x

A is the answer.

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