Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2x + 3y - x - (8 + 1)?

A.2 + 3y - 9

B.5+2 - 7

C.3 (x + y) - 9

D.6(x + y) – 7

Answer 1

Answer is A I know it is just pressss

Answer 2

x +3y -9

Explanation:

2x + 3y - x - (8 + 1)

Combine terms in the parentheses

2x + 3y - x - 9

Combine like terms

2x-x +3y -9

x +3y -9