Which expression is equivalent to the given expression?

12(x – 17)

A.
12 + 12 • 17

B.
12x – 12 • 17

C.
12x – 29

D.
12x – 17

Question

Which expression is equivalent to the given expression?

12(x – 17)
 
 A.
12 + 12 • 17
 
 B.
12x – 12 • 17
 
 C.
12x – 29
 
 D.
12x – 17

anonymous · Answer

WILL GIVE MEDAL!

anonymous · Answer

Should I explain the answer or just give it?

anonymous · Answer

Either is fine but I really need to get through this test for my teacher soon.

anonymous · Answer

Well it's; 12(x - 17) which in terms is; 12 times (varible) - 17 and the closest to that there is D because it's; 12x - 17, my only doubt is in the parenthesese

anonymous · Answer

Because it's in the parenthesese then it's more like 12 x blank...

anonymous · Answer

Hmm. OK. Thank you!

anonymous · Answer

Wait! Are you still there!

anonymous · Answer

Yes/

anonymous · Answer

I forgot that
12(x - 17) means you must multiply everything in the parenthsese with 12. 
12x - 12*17 is the right answer!!

anonymous · Answer

My mistake! At least I caught it

anonymous · Answer

So B?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, They had to make D look so right until you actually think about it!

anonymous · Answer

Hahah okay well thank you again! :D

anonymous · Answer

No problem ;D have a good one!