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When are the expressions 3x +12 and 3(x+4) equvialent

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Answer:

Always.

Explanation:

Always. This is true by distributive property.

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Answer:

For any value of x

Explanation:

Solve by using system of equations!

3x+12

3(x+4)=3x+12

3x+12=3x+12

x=x

This means that any value of x would create the same answer for both equations.

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