Question

Which algebraic expression is equivalent to this expression?

3(2x − 8) – 11x

A.
-5x – 8
B.
-17x – 24
C.
-17x – 24
D.
-5x – 24

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{D.\ -5x-24}`

Explanation:

`3(2x-8)-11x\qquad|\text{use the distributive property}\ a(b+c)=ab+ac\\\\=(3)(2x)+(3)(-8)-11x=6x-24-11x\qquad|\text{combine like terms}\\\\=(6x-11x)-24=-5x-24`

Answer 2

the answer is d

Explanation: