Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 5x − 8x + 12y? (choose 3)

A 3(x - 4y)3( x - 4 y )

B 3(-x + 4y)3(- x + 4 y )

C -3x + 12y-3 x + 12 y

D -3(x - 4y)-3( x - 4 y )

E -3(-x + 4y)

Answer 1

The expressions that are equivalent to 5x - 8x + 12y are:

C) -3x + 12y
D) -3(x - 4y)
E) -3(-x + 4y)