Q. Simplify to create an equivalent expression.−3(2+4k)+7(2k−1)Choose 1 answer:(A) 2k−13(B) 8k−13(C) 2k+13(D) 2k−7
Distribute terms in parentheses: Distribute −3 to each term inside the first parentheses and 7 to each term inside the second parentheses.−3(2+4k) becomes −6−12k.7(2k−1) becomes 14k−7.
Combine like terms: Combine like terms from the distributed expressions. −6−12k+14k−7
Simplify the expression: Combine the constant terms (−6 and −7) and the k terms (−12k and 14k).−6−7=−13−12k+14k=2kSo, the expression simplifies to 2k−13.
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