Question

What is an equivalent form of 12(p + 5) − 11(3q + 4)?

−21pq + 1
60p − 77q
12p − 33q + 16
12p − 33q + 9

Answer 1

Answer:

12p − 33q + 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

12(p+5)−11(3q+4)

Distribute:

=(12)(p)+(12)(5)+(−11)(3q)+(−11)(4)

=12p+60+−33q+−44

Combine Like Terms:

=12p+60+−33q+−44

=(12p)+(−33q)+(60+−44)

=12p+−33q+16

=12p−33q+16