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Which expression is equivalent to 5 ( 3x + 3 ) − 7x

A. 8x + 15
B. x +15
C. 8x+3
D. x+3

User Natan Rubinstein
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Answer:

The first Option is equivalent to the equation.

Explanation:

1) Expand by distributing term.


15x + 15 - 7x

2) Collect like terms.


(15x - 7x) + 15

3) Simplify.


8x + 15

Hence, 8x + 15 is equivalent to this equation.

User Serguei Fedorov
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the answer is letter A bro

User Kevin Workman
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