select the two expressions that are equivalent to the given expression

Question

(2x + 2) - (3x + 11)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression $(2x+2)-(3x+11)$, follow these steps:

1. Distribute the negative sign across the second set of parentheses: $$(2x+2)-(3x+11)=2x+2-3x-11$$

2. Combine like terms: $$(2x-3x)+(2-11)=-x-9$$

So the simplified form of the expression is: $$-x-9$$

Now you can look for two expressions equivalent to $-x-9$. Possible equivalent forms could include:

1. $-1(x+9)$ (factoring out $-1$)
2. $-9-x$ (rearranging terms)

These forms are equivalent to $-x-9$. If you have specific expressions to choose from, you can verify equivalence by simplifying or rearranging them to see if they match $-x-9$.