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

b

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Are there any answers that you would immediately eliminate?

Answer 4

okay why B.
-3 (x - 3)
-3 times x = -3x
and -3 times - 3 = ?. two negatives when multiplied or divided make positive.
so -3 times - 3 = 9

Answer 5

thanks guys!

Answer 6

you're welcome