Question

1. simplify: $-2x + 3(4x - 5)$

a. $12x - 15$

b. $-12x - 15$

c. $-2x + 7$

d. $10x - 15$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the 3

$-2x + 3(4x) - 3(5) = -2x + 12x - 15$

Step2: Combine like terms

$(-2x + 12x) - 15 = 10x - 15$

Answer:

d. $10x - 15$