Question

Which of the following equations is equivalent to 3(2p + 4) - (3p - 4) = 43?


A. 2p + 16 = 43
B. 3p + 16 = 43
C. 2p + 8 = 43
D. 3p + 8 = 43

Answer 1

Answer: (use distributive property then add the like terms)
3(2p + 4) - (3p - 4) = 43
6p + 12 - 3p - 4 = 43
3p - 8 = 43