Which of the following is equivalent to: -(3x + 2) Select one: a. -3x + 2 b. -6x c. -5x d. -3x - 2

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Etelka asked Oct 12, 2022

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Which of the following is equivalent to:

-(3x + 2)
Select one:
a.
-3x + 2
b.
-6x
c.
-5x
d.
-3x - 2

Mathematics
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Etelka asked Oct 12, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given

- (3x + 2) which is equivalent to

- 1 (3x + 2) ← multiply each term in the parenthesis by - 1

= - 3x - 2 → d

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Answer:

D is the answer

-(3x + 2)

d) -3x-2

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