Subtract: 2(k - 4) - 3(2k - 1).

Question

A. -4k - 5
B. 8k - 11
C. -6k - 18
D. -4k - 11

Answer 1

First, distribute the coefficients:

2(k - 4) = 2k - 8
3(2k - 1) = 6k - 3

Now, subtract the two expressions:

2k - 8 - 6k + 3 = -4k - 5

So, the answer is A. -4k - 5