SOLUTION: Identify each expression that is equivalent to the following expression: −5(x − 6) + 3(x + 8) a. −5x − 12 + 3x + 24 b. −5x + 12 + 3x + 24 c. −5x − 6 + 3x + 8 d

Question 1181139: Identify each expression that is equivalent to the following expression:
−5(x − 6) + 3(x + 8)
a. −5x − 12 + 3x + 24
b. −5x + 12 + 3x + 24
c. −5x − 6 + 3x + 8
d. −2x + 36
e. 2x + 36
f. 8x + 36
g. −2x+54

Answer by ikleyn(52832) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Reduce each expression (including your starting expression)  EQUIVALENTLY  to the standard binomial form  (ax+b).



Then compare and find those that coincide with the standard form of the starting expression.

Have fun (!)

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