Simplify the Expression by Combining Like Terms, If Possible

question 3

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression by combining like terms, if possible.
--7(3r + 8) + 7(2r + 5)

• A) -7r + 8
• B) -77r
• C) -7r - 21
• D) -4r + 1

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, indicating the overall profitability of a business venture.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or goal of a firm to achieve the highest possible profit from its operations.

ATC

Average Total Cost, which is the total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, including both fixed and variable costs.

Monopolistic Competition

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