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Expression A: 3(x+2)
Expression B: 3x+6
Which statement does not show that these expressions are equivalent?
A. Substituting any value of x makes the expression equivalent.
B. 3(x+2) can be rewritten as 3x+6 using the distributive property.
C. The expressions name the same number regardless of the value of x.
D. Both expressions inolve addition

User AmirM
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Answer:

B. 3(x+2) can be rewritten as 3x+6 using the distributive property.

Explanation:

When you distribute 3 into x and 2 you get the equation 3x+6 (3x and 3(2)) which makes the expressions equivalent.

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Answer:

i would say it was either A or C

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