All of the following are equivalent, except_ x(2+1) 3x 2x2 2X+X

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All of the following are equivalent, except_
x(2+1)
3x
2x2
2X+X

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x(2+1) = 2x+x = 3x
3x = 3x
2x^2 = 2x^2
2x+x = 3x

Options 1, 2, and 4 all simplify down to 3x while Option 3 does not. Therefore, the answer is 2x^2

Paul Rene answered Dec 7, 2023

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