Question g-x-3-

2.4 Equivalent Expressions - Expanding binomials
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gx=35x+76

hx=6x-5

The functions g and h are defined by the equations shown. Which expression is equivalent to gx·hx?

A.

18 x 2 5 - 35 6

B.

18 x 2 5 + 27 x 11 - 35 6

C.

18 x 2 5 - 4 x - 35 6

D.

18 x 2 5 + 4 x - 35 6

g x = 3 5 x + 7 6 h x = 6 x - 5

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Equivalent Expressions — Expanding binomials. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice D is correct. It’s given that gx=35x+76 and hx=6x-5. Substituting 35x+76 for gx and 6 x - 5 for hx in the expression gx·hx yields 35x+766x-5. This expression can be rewritten as 35x6x-5+766x-5, or 18x25-3x+7x-356, which is equivalent to 18x25+4x-356.

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 35x6x+76-5, not 35x+766x-5.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 35x-766x+5, not 35x+766x-5.