Question

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

Part A: S= 24x-72

Part B: S and T are not equivalent for any values of x since when both equations are set equal to 0 they equal different answers. T=.75, while S=3

Explanation:

To distribute first you multiply 4 by 6x which equals 24, then you multiply 4 by -18 which gives you -72. Then you the equation together.