Question

Which expression is equivalent to 4x - (8x + 3) - 2?

T
A
12x + 1
B
-12x - 5
с
-4x - 1
D
-4x - 5

Answer 1

The correct answer is d

Answer 2

-4x - 5

Explanation:

4x - (8x + 3) - 2

Dstribute the negative

4x - 8x - 3 - 2

combine like terms

-4x -5