The expression we start with is 2x + 2 - 5x + 7 - 3.
Let's simplify it:
First, combine like terms:
2x - 5x = -3x.
2 - 3 = -1.
So, our simplified expression is -3x - 1.
Now we can check the given expressions:
A) -1 - 3x
This expression is equivalent to our simplified expression -3x - 1, so it is equivalent to the original expression.
B) -3x -1
This expression is equivalent to our simplified expression -3x - 1, so it is equivalent to the original expression.
C) 4 - 8x
This expression is not equivalent to our simplified expression -3x - 1, so it is not equivalent to the original expression.
D) 2 - 7x
This expression is not equivalent to our simplified expression -3x - 1, so it is not equivalent to the original expression.
Therefore, the expressions that are not equivalent to 2x + 2 - 5x + 7 - 3 are C) 4 - 8x and D) 2 - 7x.
Which of the following expressions are not equivalent to the expression 2x + 2 - 5x + 7 - 3? Select all that apply.
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