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2.4 Equivalent Expressions - Simplifying polynomials
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Which expression is equivalent to 8xx-7-3x-72x-14, where x>7?

A.

x-75

B.

8x-32

C.

8x2-3x-142x-14

D.

8x2-3x-772x-14

Which expression is equivalent to 8 x x - 7 - 3 x - 7 2

Medium-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 has a common factor of 2 in the denominator, so the expression can be rewritten as 8xx-7-3x-72x-7. The three terms in this expression have a common factor of x-7. Since it's given that x>7, x can't be equal to 7 , which means x-7 can't be equal to 0 . Therefore, each term in the expression, 8xx-7-3x-72x-7, can be divided by x-7, which gives 8x-32.

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

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

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