Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If $$\frac { 4 } { 5 } ( - 5 y + 15 x - 5 z )$$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real
numbers.
- $$\frac { 4 } { 5 } ( - 5 y + 15 x - 5 z )$$

• A) \(- 4 y - 12 x - 4 z\)
• B) \(- 4 y - 12 x + 4 z\)
• C) \(- 4 y + 12 x + 4 z\)
• D) \(- 4 y + 12 x - 4 z\)

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