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Are the these expressions equivalent 6a + 12 and 3(3a + 4)

User Hans Glick
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Answer:

No, these expressions aren't equivalent.

Explanation:

They aren't equivalent because you can't simplify the expression 6a+12 so 3(3a+4) isn't equivalent. Hope this helps! :)

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User Zach Green
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

6a + 12 =? 3(3a + 4)

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6a+12 =? 3*3a + 3*4

6a+12 =? 9a +12

No

The expressions are not equivalent

User Richard Greenwood
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