Question

Which expression is equivalent to −3x + 5.1?
Responses

A −3(x + 1.7)−3(x + 1.7)

B −3(x − 1.7)−3(x − 1.7)

C 3(x + 1.7)3(x + 1.7)

D 3(x − 1.7)

Answer 1

B. Factor out −3: −3x + 5.1 = −3(x − 1.7) because −3(x − 1.7) = −3x + 5.1 (since 3·1.7 = 5.1).