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Are the expressions below equivalent ?8x+16. 4(2x+4)

User Shaobo Zi
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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

you have to simplify the 2nd equation. Distribute the four to the 2x+4 in the parenthesis. You get 8x+16. 8x+16=8x+16

User Michele Spagnuolo
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4(2x+4)

4(2x)=8x

4(4)=16

=8x+16

User Tamekia
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