Question

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Marina simplified the expression 4x + 5(–4x – b) – (x – 2) to be –17x – 8.

What was the value of b?


A. -6

B. -2

C. 2

D. 10

Answer 1

Answer:

C.)

Step-by-step explanation:

4x -20x -5b -x +2=-17x -8

-17x-5b+2=- 17x-8

+17x +17x

-5b +2= -8

-2 -2

-5b = -10

b= 2

hope this helps.

Answer 2

The answer is : C. 2