Question

Michael wrote the expression 2x(3x + 4). Maria wrote an equivalent expression. Which expression could Maria have written?

A)6x^2 + 8x

B)5x^2 + 6x3

C)x + 4) + (3x + 4)

D)2(3x + 4) + 2(3x + 4

Answer 1

A)6x^2 + 8x

Explanation:

To simplify this, we use the distributive property:

2x(3x + 4)

2x(3x) + 2x(4)

6x² + 8x

Answer 2

A)6x^2 + 8x

Explanation:

2x(3x + 4)

Distribute the 2x

6x^2 +8x