Using the distributive property, the would be multiplied to 14x and to –3.Combining can be done before multiplying it by 3x.Using the distributive property, 3x times is subtracted, but the 3x times 5 is added.Combining 14x – 3 can be done before multiplying by . Subtracting 3x is the same as adding –3x.
Answer
A
Using the distributive property, the would be multiplied to 14x and to –3.
B
Combining can be done before multiplying it by 3x.
C
Using the distributive property, 3x times is subtracted, but the 3x times 5 is added.
D
Combining 14x – 3 can be done before multiplying by .