Question

Write an expression that is equivalent to the expression -3(-8 – x). 2 points Your answer

Answer 1

24 + 3x

Explanation:

Simplify the expression.

-3 (-8 - x)

Multiply -3 with -8 and -3 with -x.

Since 3 and 8 and, 3 and x both have negative signs, when multiplied, forms a positive number.

= 24 + 3x