Question

What equation is equivalent to 2(4x+3)-5x=1?

A: 8x+6=1
B: 13x+3=1
C:3x+3=1
D: 3x+6=1

Answer 1

the answer is option D.

Answer 2

D

Explanation:

Simplify

2(4x + 3) + -5x = 1

Reorder the terms:

2(3 + 4x) + -5x = 1

(3 * 2 + 4x * 2) + -5x = 1

(6 + 8x) + -5x = 1

Combine like terms: 8x + -5x = 3x

6 + 3x = 1