Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?
6(9 + 5x) + 14
A.
30x - 68
B.
30x + 68
C.
5x + 68
D.
30x + 40
To find an equivalent expression, we need to distribute the 6 to both terms inside the parentheses and then combine like terms:
6(9 + 5x) + 14
= 54 + 30x + 14
= 68 + 30x
Therefore, the equivalent algebraic expression is 30x + 68.
The answer is B.