Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?
6(2x + 8) - 5
A.
12x + 48
B.
12x + 43
C.
12x + 18
D.
12x + 3
To simplify the expression 6(2x + 8) - 5, we can distribute the 6 to both terms in the parentheses:
6(2x + 8) - 5 = 12x + 48 - 5
Next, we can combine the constants:
12x + 48 - 5 = 12x + 43
Therefore, the equivalent expression is 12x + 43.
The correct answer is B. 12x + 43.