Question

Select ALL the expressions that are equivalent to -4(8x-3)

A) -20X
B) 4(3-8x)
C) -32x-12
D) 2(-16x+6)
E) 5-9(8x-3)

Answer 1

B, D, and E

Explanation:

-4(8x-3)= -32x+12

So we must choose the choices equivalent to this expression

A) -20x≠-32x+12

B)4(3-8x)≟-32x+12

12-32x=-32x+12

C)-32x-12≠-32x+12

D)2(-16x+6)≟-32x+12

-32x+12=-32x+12

E) 5-9(8x-3)≟-32x+12

40x-15-72x+27≟-32x+12

-32x+12=-32x+12