Question

Which expression equals −(9x + 8) − 2(x − 5)? A) 11x + 2 B) 11x − 2 C) −11x + 2 D) −11x − 2

Answer 1

Hi there! The answer is C. - 11x + 2

To find our answer we need to work out the parentheses.
$-(9x+8) -2(x-5)$
$-9x - 8 -2x + 10$

Now we collect terms to find our answer.
$-11x +2$

Therefore, the answer is C. - 11x + 2

Answer 2

The answer is C! Hope this helps