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  • 12-04-2019
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Which expression is equivalent to -1/3 (6x+15)-3?
A:-2x+12
B:-2x+2
C:-2x-2
D:-2x-8

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katherynmoore9
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  • 12-04-2019

Answer:

The answer is B

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dm1819 dm1819
  • 12-04-2019

use distributive property to find out the answer.

-1/3 (6x +15) -3

the -3 is an additional term, so we will leave it to the side

what is the opposite of 1/3 of 6x? -2x.

what is the opposite of 1/3 of 15? -5

-2x -5 -3

combine like terms and the answer is D

-2x-8

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