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Which expressions are equivalent to 0 - 53x - 21?

A. 0 - 72x - 7(3)
B. 63x - 21
C. 0 - (2x - 7)(3)
D. 0 - 3(2x - 7)

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Final answer:

The expression 0 - 53x - 21 can be simplified to -53x + 32.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression 0 - 53x - 21 can be simplified by combining like terms. The coefficient of x is -53, so the first step is to distribute the -53 to both terms in the expression. This gives us 0 - 53x + 53(1). Simplifying further, we get 0 - 53x + 53. Since 53(1) is equal to 53, the expression becomes -53x + 53 - 21. Finally, combining like terms, we have -53x + 32.

Therefore, none of the expressions A, B, C, or D are equivalent to 0 - 53x - 21.

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