Which algebraic expression is equivalent to this expression? 3(2x − 8) – 11x A. -5x – 8 B. -17x – 24 C. -17x – 24 D. -5x

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Which algebraic expression is equivalent to this expression? 3(2x − 8) – 11x A. -5x – 8 B. -17x – 24 C. -17x – 24 D. -5x – 24

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Which algebraic expression is equivalent to this expression?

3(2x − 8) – 11x

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

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Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

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Answer:

the answer is d

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