Question

Correct Priya's work and find the correct simplified expression.

-2(4-2x) - 3 - 2x

(A). -11 + 2x
(B). -2x - 11
(C). 2x + 11
(D). -2x + 11

Answer 1

Let's find

`\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -2(4-2x)-3-2x`

apply distributive law

• a(b-c)=ab-ac

`\\ \rm\hookrightarrow -8+4x-3-2x`

Combine like terms

`\\ \rm\hookrightarrow 4x-2x-8-3`

`\\ \rm\hookrightarrow 2x-11`

• Option A

Answer 2

Answer: A) -11+2x

Explanation:

• -2(4-2x)-3-2x =
  
• -8+4x -2x -3 =
  
• -8-3+2x =
  
• 2x-11 or -11+2x