Question

which expression is equivalent to -14 - 35d?

a. -7(2 + 5d)

b. 7(-2 - 5d)

c. -7(2 - 5d)

d. 7(2 - 5d)

Answer 1

To find an expression equivalent to \(-14 - 35d\), we can factor out the common factor from both terms in the expression.

The common factor in \(-14\) and \(-35d\) is \(-7\).

So, we can factor out \(-7\) from the expression:

\[
-14 - 35d = -7(2 + 5d)
\]

Thus, the equivalent expression is:

\[
-7(2 + 5d)
\]

The correct answer is **a. -7(2 + 5d)**.