Which of the following is an equivalent simplified expression for
3(2x + 1) - 2(4x - 1)
A. 2x + 1
B. -2x + 5
C. -X + 5
D. 14x + 1
E. 14x - 1

B. -2x + 5

Step-by-step explanation:

First, distribute the 3 and 2 to the parentheses:

3(2x + 1) - 2(4x - 1)

6x + 3 - 8x + 2

Add like terms:

-2x + 5

So, the simplified expression is -2x + 5

B is the correct answer

it is B

Step-by-step explanation:

3*2x=6x

2*4x=8x

1*3=3

1*2=2

6x-8x= -2x

3+2=5

i got the +2 because there are two negative signs and that makes it positive

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