Which expression is equivalent? 11 − 9(−2x − 3) Responses A 18x + 3818x + 38 B −4x + 6−4x + 6 C 18x − 3818x − 38 D −4x − 6−4x − 6

Answer 1

To simplify the expression, we can distribute the negation (-) symbol to the terms inside the parentheses:

11 - 9(-2x - 3) = 11 - 9(-2x) - 9(-3)

Simplifying further:

11 + 18x + 27

Combining like terms:

18x + 38

Therefore, the equivalent expression is 18x + 38, which is answer choice A.