To simplify the expression, we can distribute -3 to each term inside the parentheses:
-3(2x + 5) + 27 = -6x - 15 + 27
Next, we can combine like terms:
-6x - 15 + 27 = -6x + 12
So, the expression is equivalent to -6x + 12.
The answer is (b) -6x + 12.
Which expression is equivalent to -3(2x+5)+27
a. -5x-8
b. -6x+12
c. -2x+12
d. -6x-8
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