Which expression is equivalent to the equation below.

2x - 1/3 (12x - 30)

A. 2 ( x + 5)
B. -2 ( x + 5)
C. -2 ( x - 5)
D. 2 ( x - 5)

Respuesta :

Answer:

  C.  -2 ( x - 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the distributive property to eliminate parentheses, then combine like terms. Factor the greatest common factor from the result.

  [tex]2x -\dfrac{1}{3}(12x -30)=2x-\dfrac{12}{3}x+\dfrac{30}{3}=2x-4x+10\\\\=-2x+10=\boxed{-2(x-5)}[/tex]

Esther

Answer:

c) -2 (x - 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

2x - 1/3 (12x - 30)

2x - 4x + 10

-2x + 10

-2x + 10 can be written as:

-2x + 10

-2 (x - 5)

Check your answer:

-2 (x - 5)

-2x + 10

Hope this helps!