Section: Math

82) The expression 9(x-3)+2(4x+4) is equivalent to:

1. ^x-19/₁₇
2. x-19
3. 17x-19
4. x-17

Answer 3 is correct. Multiply to get rid of your parentheses. You get 9x-27+8x+8. Simplify by adding like units. 9x+8x is 17x and -27+8 is -19. This leaves you with 17x-19.