Question

Is the expression 3 (x + 1 1/2) - 3 equivalent to 3x + 1 1/2?

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

If you multiply the 3 into the equation it will give you 3x+3 3/2 -3 and if you simplify it the answer is 3x+4 1/2 -3=3x +1 1/2.

3x+1 1/2 = 3x + 1 1/2