Question

Select all expressions that are equivalent to 16x−12−24x+4. Show or explain your reasoning.

1. 16x - 12(1 + 2x) + 4

2. 40x - 16

3. 4 - 12 + (2x - 3x)

4. -8(x+1)

4.

Answer 1

The expression 16x - 12 - 24x + 4 can be simplified to -8x - 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify the expression 16x - 12 - 24x + 4, we can combine like terms. The terms -12 and +4 can be combined to give -8, and the terms 16x and -24x can be combined to give -8x. Therefore, the expression can be simplified to -8x - 8.

So, the correct expression that is equivalent to 16x - 12 - 24x + 4 is -8x - 8.

Answer 2

I think answer should be the first one