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Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below? 3(5x + 7) – 6(4 – 2x)

1. 12x + 3
2. 27x - 12
3. 27x - 3
4. 12x + 17

which one is correct

User Palm Snow
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C. 27x-3

You start simplifying this equation by using the distributive property and multiplying the numbers in the parenthesis by 3 and -6

15x+21-24+27

Simplify this equation and you’re left with

27x-3
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