which expressions are equivalent to -7 + 3(-4e - 3)? choose all answers that apply: a -4(3e + 4) b 12e c…

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the given expression

First, use the distributive property (a(b + c)=ab+ac) on (3(-4e - 3)). (-7+3(-4e - 3)=-7+(3\times(-4e)+3\times(-3))=-7 - 12e-9). Then combine like - terms: (-7-9 - 12e=-16 - 12e).

Step2: Simplify option A

Expand (-4(3e + 4)) using the distributive property: (-4\times3e-4\times4=-12e - 16).

Step3: Analyze option B

Option B is (12e), which is not equal to (-16 - 12e).

Answer:

A. (-4(3e + 4))