Question

please answer soon Which expression is equivalent to − 7 x + 6 ( x − 8 2 ) − 2 ( x + 3 ) + 10 ? A. − 3 x + 40 B. − 15 x − 20 C. − 3 x − 20 D. 15 x + 40

Answer 1

Multiply the parenthesis by 6:

-7x+6x-492-2(x+3)+10

Multiply the parenthesis by -2:

-7x+6x-492-2x-6+10

Calculate the sum of similar terms:

-3x-492-6+10

Calculate the sum or difference:

-3x-488