Question

simplify: $-2x + 3(4x - 5)$

a. $10x - 15$

b. $-2x + 7$

c. $12x - 15$

d. $-12x - 15$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

\(-2x + 3(4x - 5) = -2x + 12x - 15\)

Step2: Combine like terms

\(-2x + 12x - 15 = 10x - 15\)

Answer:

a. \(10x - 15\)