Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 3(2x + 8) - 4x? Select ALL that apply.

Answer 1

$3(2x + 8) - 4x \\ = 6x + 24 - 4x \\ = 2x + 24$
Let's see A
$8x + 24 - 6x \\ = 2x + 24$
Let's see B
$2x - 40 + 4 \\ = 2x - 36$
Let's see C
$2x + 20 + 4 \\ = 2x + 24$
Let's see D
$12x + 24 - 10x \\ = 2x + 24$
E. 2x + 24

So the answers are A, C, D and E.

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