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Test
Math
Domain
Advanced Math
Skill
Equivalent expressions
Difficulty
Easy
ID: 1d3fee25
Modded SAT Question Bank by Abdullah Mallik

Which of the following is equivalent to 3 times, open parenthesis, x plus 5, close parenthesis, minus 6 ?

  1. 3 x minus 3
  2. 3 x minus 1
  3. 3 x plus 9
  4. 15 x minus 6
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale

Choice C is correct. Using the distributive property to multiply 3 and open parenthesis, x plus 5, close parenthesis gives 3 x plus 15, minus 6, which can be rewritten as 3 x plus 9.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from rewriting the given expression as 3 times, open parenthesis, x plus 5, minus 6, close parenthesis. Choice B is incorrect and may result from incorrectly rewriting the expression as open parenthesis, 3 x plus 5, close parenthesis, minus 6. Choice D is incorrect and may result from incorrectly rewriting the expression as 3 times 5 x, minus 6.

Question Difficulty: Easy
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