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2.4 Equivalent Expressions - Simplifying polynomials
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Which expression is equivalent to 8+d2+3?

A.

d 2 + 24

B.

d 2 + 11

C.

d 2 + 5

D.

d 2 - 11

Which expression is equivalent to 8 + d 2 + 3 ?

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

Answer explanation

Choice B is correct. The given expression can be rewritten as d2+8+3. Adding 8 and 3 in this expression yields  d 2 + 11 .

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to d2+83.

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 8+d2-3.

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to -8+d2-3.