Which expression is equivalent to 14x − 7 + 3(2x − 5)? a) 6x + 12 b) 8x − 12 c) 20x − 22 d) 24x − 15

The given expression is

And we have to find the equivalent expression.

First we simplify the given expression by distributing 3 on 2x-5. That is

Now we combine the like terms, that is

And that's the simplified expression. And hence the correct option is C .

mk./km: lm

step-by-step explanation:

,mlmlm

; mk

lk