Question

Which of the following is equivalent?

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 6x - 3y - 29

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 4(x - 5) - 3(y + 3) {First, I'll have to use the distributive property TWICE. First to multiply 4 by x - 5 & 3 by y + 3.}

2x + 4x + 4(-5) - 3y - 3(3) {Multiply 4 by -5 to get -20, and -3 by 3 to get - 9.}

2x + 4x - 20 - 3y - 9 {Now add like terms.}

6x - 3y - 20 - 9 {Subtract 9 from -20 to get -29. The equation is solved.}

6x - 3y - 29

The expression that is equivalent to 2x + 4(x - 5) - 3(y + 3) is 6x - 3y - 29, which is B.