Which expression is equivalent to

Question

-3 (2x + 5) + 7

Answer 1

The expression -3(2x + 5) + 7 can be simplified using the distributive property:

-3(2x + 5) + 7 = -3(2x) + (-3)(5) + 7

This simplifies to:

-6x - 15 + 7

Combining like terms:

= -6x - 8

So, the expression is equivalent to -6x - 8.