Question

Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?

(2x + 12) - 11

A. 2x + 23

B. 14x + 1

C. 14x - 11

D. 2x + 1

Answer 1

D.
`2x+1`

Explanation:

Given expression:

`(2x+12)-11`

Simplifying the expression

Using Associative property:

`2x+(12-11)`

`2x+(1)`

`2x+1`