Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?
4(4x + 6) + 3x
A.
7x + 24
B.
16x + 24
C.
19x + 6
D.
19x + 24
The expression 4(4x + 6) + 3x can be simplified as follows:
4 * 4x + 4 * 6 + 3x
16x + 24 + 3x
Combine like terms:
(16x + 3x) + 24
19x + 24
Therefore, the algebraic expression equivalent to the given expression is D. 19x + 24.