Question

Which expression is equivalent to –3x + 9?
A. –3(x + 9)
B. –3(x – 3)
C. –3(x + 12)
D. 3(–x – 3)

Answer 1

D

Answer 2

i cant give the answer but simplify the equation and do the same for the answers what ever is the same is it

Answer 3

lol be carful bro they deleteed most of mt posts for answering and i went from a 60 to a 54

Answer 4

thanks @sraeross

Answer 5

that answer sraeross posted is wrong

simply guessing the answer and giving it doesn't help

Answer 6

I do believe I see my mistake, it being 'C' the correct answer, and I didn't just guess and say my answer.

Answer 7

can you help me with my other question i just posted?

Answer 8

C is incorrect too

Answer 9

this isnt being turned in, i just need the correct answers so i can practice the formula on my own. so what is the correct answer??

Answer 10

explain to me how it is wrong please

Answer 11

^ agreed

Answer 12

Why D is wrong

3(–x – 3)

3(–x) + 3(-3) ... distribute

-3x - 9


but we wanted -3x + 9

Answer 13

Why C is wrong

–3(x + 12)

–3(x) + (-3)(12) ... distribute

-3x + (-36)

-3x - 36


but again, we wanted -3x + 9