Question

Which of these expressions are equivalent to 4x+2(2x−5)−(3−5x) ? Choose the TWO correct answers.

a- 3x−13

b- 13x−13

c- 8x−5−3−5x

d- 8x−10−3−5x

e- 8x−10−3+5x

Answer 1

4x+2(2x−5)−(3−5x) = 8x-10-3+5x

Explanation:

We need to find the equivalent expression to 4x+2(2x−5)−(3−5x).

Using distributive property as follows :

a(b+c) = ab+ac

4x+2(2x−5)−(3−5x) = 4x+4x-10-3+5x

= 8x-10-3+5x

Option (e)

Hence, the correct option is (e) "8x-10-3+5x"