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Find the equiaent expression of 3+2(2p+4t) A.12p+24t. B.4p+12t+6. C.4p+8t+3. D.10p+6t+3

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Answer: C

Solving Steps: 3+2(2p+4t)

1) Multiply each term in the parentheses by 2
→2•2p+2•4t

2) Calculate the product
→ 3+(2•2)p+2•4t
→=3+4p+2•4t

→3+4p+(2•4)t
→=3+4p+8t

This would be the final answer to the expression. 4p+8t+3 is the same answer but in different order.
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