Question

Two expressions are shown below. S: 4(6x−18) T: 24x−18 Part A: Apply the distributive property to write an expression that is equivalent to expression S. Part B: Explain whether or not expressions S and T are equivalent for any values of x.

Answer 1

S: 24x - 72

S and T are not equivalent for any value of x

Explanation:

S: 4(6x-18) = 4 * 6x - 4 * 18 = 24x - 72

S and T are not equivalent for any value of x, x+1 S: 24 - 72 = - 48 T: 24 - 18 = 6