Simplify the algebraic expression by removing parentheses and combining similar terms. 5(- x - 1)- 3(5 x + 1)- 4( x + 3)
A)-24 x - 20
B)-22 x - 20
C)-22 x - 16
D)22 x + 20
E)-24 x - 16

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First, distribute the numbers outside the parentheses: 5(-x - 1) = -5x - 5, -3(5x + 1) = -15x - 3, and -4(x + 3) = -4x - 12. Combining these gives -5x - 5 - 15x - 3 - 4x - 12 = -24x - 20.

Simplify the Algebraic Expression by Removing Parentheses and Combining Similar