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

Question

A. - 4k - 11

B. 8k - 11

C. - 6k - 18

D. - 4k - 5

Answer 1

To solve the equation, use the distributive property to simplify each term:

2(k - 4) - 3(2k - 1)

= 2k - 8 - 6k + 3

Combine like terms:

= -4k - 5

Therefore, the correct answer is D. -4k - 5.