Question

Which expression is the simplest form of -(x + 5) - 3(x + 2)?

Answer 1

`= - (4x + 11)`

Explanation:

`-(x + 5) - 3(x + 2) \\ -x - 5 - 3x - 6 \\ -x - 3x -5 - 6 \\ - 4x - 11 \\ = -(4x + 11)`

Answer 2

-4x -11

Explanation:

-(x + 5) - 3(x + 2)

Distribute

-x -5 -3x -6

Combine like terms

-x-3x -5-6

-4x -11