Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?
4(4x + 5) + 4(11 - x)
A.
20x + 64
B.
12x - 64
C.
12x + 64
D.
12x + 24
The equivalent expression is:
4(4x + 5) + 4(11 - x)
= 16x + 20 + 44 - 4x
= 12x + 64
Therefore, the answer is C. 12x + 64.