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Explain the difference between 4 times the sum of x and y and the sum of 4 times x and u

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Answer:

The first question is adding x and y together, before multiplying it by 4.

The second question is 4 multiplies x, then y is added into 4x.

Explanation:

4 multiplies the sum of x and y:

4*(x+y)


The sum of [4 multiplies x and y]

4*x+y

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