Question

Which expression is equivalent to -6x + 7.5?
A. -3(2x-2.5)
B.
-3(2x + 2.5)
C.
-3(2x-7.5)
D. -3(2x + 7.5)

Answer 1

Answer:

[A] -3(2x-2.5)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Which expression is equivalent to -6x + 7.5?

Solution:
Going through all answer choices:

[A] -3(2x-2.5)

Simplify

-6x + 7.5

[B] -3(2x + 2.5)

Simplify

-6x - 7.5

[C] -3(2x-7.5)

Simplify

-6x+22.5

[D]  -3(2x + 7.5)

Simplify

-6x - 22.5

Hence, the answer is [A] -3(2x-2.5)

Kavinsky

Answer 2

Hey there!

The expression which is equivalent to - 6x + 7.5 is option (A) - 3(2x - 2.5).

☆Explanation:

- 6x + 7.5

If you we split this equation then we'll get -3(2x-2.5).

Because,

1. - 3 × 2x gives -6x
2. (-3) × - 2.5 gives + 7.5

Hope it helps