Question

What is the value of the expression shown when x = –4?

6 + 3(x – 5) – (x + 3)

A.
–9

B.
4

C.
2

D.
–20

Answer 1

Let's substitute x for -4 in the problems:
6+3(-4-5)-(-4+3)
...and distribute
6-12-15+4-3
=-20

Answer 2

Plug in -4 for x.
6 + 3(-4 - 5) - (-4 +3)
=
6 + 3(-9) -1(-1)

Answer 3

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