Question

Determine if the two expressions are equivalent and explain your reasoning. show all work plzs

11p + 2(p + 3) and 1 + p(13) + 2

Answer 1

Not equivalent.

Explanation:

Simplifying the first expression:

11p + 2(p + 3) Distribute the + 2 over the parentheses:

= 11p + 2p + 6

= 13p + 6. **

Now, the second:

1 + p(13) + 2

= 13p + 1 + 2

= 13p + 3. **

So they are not equivalent.