Question

Which expression is equivalent to (7 - 3k) - (4 - 5k) - (6 - 2k)?

A. -10k - 3

B. -4k + 3

C. 4k - 3

D. 10k + 3

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 4k-3

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Remove parentheses.

7-3k-4+5k-6+2k

7−3k−4+5k−6+2k

Step 2: Combine like terms.

(7-4-6)+(-3k+5k+2k)

(7−4−6)+(−3k+5k+2k)

Step 3: Simplify.

-3+4k

Step 4: Regroup terms.

4k-3

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Answer 2

Answer:

C. 4k - 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

(7 - 3k) - (4 - 5k) - (6 - 2k)

Distributing the negative over the last 2 parentheses:

= 7 - 3k - 4 + 5k - 6 + 2k

=  -3k + 5k + 2k + 7 - 4 - 6

= 4k -3.