64.1k views
0 votes
The expression 2 + 3(x + 3) + x is simplified correctly in the correct order. Which of these steps has an incorrect justification?

The expression 2 + 3(x + 3) + x is simplified correctly in the correct order. Which-example-1

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

option c is the answer

Explanation:

User Matt Croak
by
8.5k points
6 votes

Answer:

c. is incorrect

Explanation:

2 + 3(x + 3) + x

use the Distributive property a(b + c) = ab + ac

= 2 + 3x + 9 + x a. is correct

use the Commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a

= 2 + 9 + 3x + x addition

= (2 + 9) + 3x + x

= 11 + 3x + x b. is correct

use the Distributive property a(b + c) = ab + ac

not Associative property (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)

= 11 + (3 + 1)x c. is incorrect

= 11 + 4x

use the Commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a

= 4x + 11

User Elia Ahadi
by
8.4k points