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The expression (3x² + 4x - 8) + 2(11-5x) is equivalent to:"

a. −10x²−6x+22
b. −10x²−6x−22
c. 10x²+6x−22
d. 10x²+6x+22

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The simplified expression is 3x² - 6x + 14.

What is the expression?

We want to simplify the expression (3x² + 4x - 8) + 2(11-5x):

First, distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses:

= 3x² + 4x - 8 + 22 - 10x

Now, combine like terms:

= 3x² - 10x + 4x - 8 + 22

Combine the x terms

= 3x² - 6x + 22 - 8

Combine constants:

= 3x² - 6x + 14

So, the simplified expression is 3x² - 6x + 14.

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