Question

1. simplify the expression $3(x - 4) - 2(2x + 1)$.

a. $-x + 11$
b. $-x + 7$
c. $-x - 14$
d. $-x - 7$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the terms

$3(x - 4) = 3x - 12$, $-2(2x + 1) = -4x - 2$

Step2: Combine like terms

$(3x - 4x) + (-12 - 2) = -x - 14$

Answer:

c. $-x - 14$