Which expression is equivalent to 2(2x + 7)?
Responses
A 4x - 144 x - 14
B 4x + 144 x + 14
C 14x + 414 x + 4
D 8x + 14
The expression 2(2x + 7) can be simplified by distributing the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses:
2 * 2x + 2 * 7 = 4x + 14
Therefore, the equivalent expression is D) 8x + 14.