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To simplify the expression, we can distribute the negation (-) symbol to the terms inside the parentheses:
11 - 9(-2x - 3) = 11 - 9(-2x) - 9(-3)
Simplifying further:
11 + 18x + 27
Combining like terms:
18x + 38
Therefore, the equivalent expression is 18x + 38, which is answer choice A.