Question

What expression is equivalent to -3/4(8x+12)+2/3(6x+12)

A. -10x + 17
B. -2x + 17
C. -10x - 1
D. -2x - 1

Answer 1

Explanation:

The equivalent expression of -3/4(8x+12)+2/3(6x+12) is

C. -10x - 1

This can be obtained by combining like terms and simplifying the fractions:

-3/4(8x+12)+2/3(6x+12) = -6x - 9 + 4x + 8 = -2x - 1

Answer 2

The expression equivalent is: D.