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Which expression is equivalent to - 3(m+5) ?

A m - 15
B - 3m + 5
C -3m - 15
D - 15m

User Keith Beard
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Answer:

C) -3m - 15

Explanation:

Distribute -3 to all terms within the parenthesis:

-3(m + 5)

Multiply:

-3 * m = -3m

-3 * 5 = -15

-3m - 15 is your answer, or C)

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