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Advanced MathEasy–MediumCombining like terms after distributing

Advanced Math practice question

Which expression is equivalent to 2(x + 4) − 3(x − 1)?

  1. A. −x + 11Correct
  2. B. −x + 5
  3. C. 5x + 11
  4. 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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