Use the Commutative and Associative Properties to Simplify the Expression $( - 4 + 2 x ) - 5$

question 338

Multiple Choice

Use the commutative and associative properties to simplify the expression.
- $( - 4 + 2 x ) - 5$

• A) \(- 9 x - 5\)
• B) \(12 x\)
• C) \(- 9 + 2 x\)
• D) \(20 + 2 x\)

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