Question

Choose the expression that is equivalent to___

a. 7b² + 8b+ 12
b. 13b² + 8b + 4
c. 13b² + 8b – 4
d. 7b² + 8b – 12

Answer 1

The expression is equivalent to d. 7b² + 8b - 12. The coefficients in the expression match the one in option d.

Step-by-step explanation:

This expression is equivalent to d. 7b² + 8b – 12.

To determine this, we can simply compare the expressions given. The given expression has a quadratic term with a coefficient of 7, a linear term with a coefficient of 8, and a constant term of -12. Among the options, only option d matches these coefficients.