Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2x - 17?

A) -17 + 2x
B) -2x + 17
C) -2x - 17
D) 17 + 2x

Answer 1

its -17+2x because 17 is still negative and 2x is still positive

Answer 2

2x - 17?

= -17 +2x (using commutative property of addition, changing order and sum remains the same)

answer is A) -17 + 2x