Which expression is equivalent to this expression: 17x + 4y - 5 a: 3x + 14x + 4y - 7 + 2
b: 17x + 2y - 2y - 5
c: 4y - 5 - 17x
d: None Of The Above

A: 3x + 14x + 4y - 7 + 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets look at A. First add like terms. 3x + 14x is 17x. We also have 17x in the nain equation, so we know that they both have 17x in them. There is also a 4y in both equations, so we know it works so far. -7 + 2 is -5, both equations have a -5, so we know A works!

Lets look at B. 17x and -5 are there in both equations. Lets add 2y - 2y. It equals 0. 0 and 4y are not equal, so B does not work.

Lets look at C. Both equations have 4y and -5 in them. In C the 17x is negative, while in the main equation 17x is positive, so we know C does not work.

A is the answer, I hope this helps you! Let me know if I got anything wrong or you need me to explain things further.