The first question requires you to find an equivalent expression to a given quadratic equation.
Q1.
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to -(3x^2+5)?
A. -8x^2
B. -3x^2 - 5
C. -3x^2 + 5
D. 3x^2 - 5
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is B. When you do the distributive property, you multiply each term in the parenthesis by -1, which is outside the parenthesis. The resulting expression is -3x^2-5.