Question

Are the two expressions equivalent?

A. 4(8y - 8)
B: 32y - 32
No, because for y = 2, the value of Expression A is 128 and the value of Expression B is 32.
B.
Yes, because for y = 2, the value of Expression A is 32 and the value of Expression B is 32.
C.
Yes, because for y = 2, the value of Expression A is 128 and the value of Expression B is 128.
D.
No, because for y = 2, the value of Expression A is 32 and the value of Expression B is 128.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Distribute 4 to all of the quantities in parentheses to get 32y-32