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Simplify the expression 3(x+1)−2(3x+7)

A −3x−11
B−3x−10
C−3x−8
D−3x+17

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the answer is letter A -3x-11
User Nander Speerstra
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Answer: A: -3x-11

Explanation:

Factor: 3x +3 - 6x - 14 (negative of the second distribution).

Combine terms with x: 3x - 6x = -3x

Combine terms that don't have x: 3 - 14 = -11

Combine both: -3x - 11

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