Question

Which expression is equivalent to -3(2x+5)+27?

-5x-8
-6+12
-2x+12
-6x-8

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The expression -3(2x + 5) + 27 can be simplified as follows:

-3 * 2x = -6x
-3 * 5 = -15

Therefore, the simplified expression is -6x - 15 + 27.

Simplifying further, we have:

-6x - 15 + 27 = -6x + 12

Thus, the equivalent expression is -6x + 12.