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Which is equivalent 3h + 1/2 ( 2h + 6)

B. 5h + 6
C. 7h + 12
D. 3h + h + 3
E. 3h + h + 6
F. 3h + 4h + 12

User Alanning
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Answer:


D.) 3h + h + 3

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.


3h+12(2h+6)

Distribute:


=3h+(12)(2h)+(12)(6)


=3h+h+3

Combine Like Terms:


=3h+h+3\\=(3h+h)+(3)\\=4h+3

Let's simplify step-by-step.


3h+h+3

Combine Like Terms:


=3h+h+3


=(3h+h)+(3)\\=4h+3

Hope this helps :)

User Benoit Catherinet
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Answer:

D. 3h + h + 3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Distributive Property

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3h + 1/2(2h + 6)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute 1/2: 3h + 1/2(2h) + 1/2(6)
  2. Multiply: 3h + h + 3
  3. Combine like terms: 4h + 3
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