Question

The profit Mrs. Kelly makes from making and selling x pairs of earrings is represented by

10−(2+23)
10x − (2x + 23). Which expression is equivalent?
Group of answer choices

8 - 23
8x− 23

−15 − 15
x 31 31

8+23

Answer 1

8x-23

Explanation:

10x-2x=8x, and since the 23 was in the parenthesis that was being subtracted, then the 23 gets subtracted.