Question 5 • Algebra III A
Distribute the minus signs: −b(7b + 2) = −7b² − 2b, and −(11 − b) = −11 + b. Combine like terms: −7b² + (−2b + 3b + b) + (3 − 11) = −7b² + 2b − 8. This matches choice B, −7b² + 2b − 8.
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