Advanced MathEasy–MediumCombining like terms after distributing
Advanced Math practice question
Which expression is equivalent to 2(x + 4) − 3(x − 1)?
- A. −x + 11Correct
- B. −x + 5
- C. 5x + 11
- D. −x + 7
Answer: A. −x + 11
2x + 8 − 3x + 3 = −x + 11.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. −x + 5
- −x + 5 subtracts 3 instead of adding it (−3 × −1 = +3).
- C. 5x + 11
- 5x adds 2x and 3x instead of subtracting.
- D. −x + 7
- −x + 7 mishandles 8 + 3.
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