Question

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Which expression is the simplest form of -(3x + y) + 2(x - 4y)?
O A. -x-9y
O B. -x - 76
o c. -x-3y
O D. x-8

Answer 1

-x -9y

Explanation:

-(3x + y) + 2(x - 4y)

Distribute

-3x -y +2x -8y

Combine like terms

-3x +2x -y -8y

-x -9y