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What expression is equivalent to 3(5+4)? A)15+12
B)15+4
C)8+7
D)8+4

User Aazeem
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Answer:

A)15+12

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User Royce
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15+12

You need to distribute the 3 to the numbers inside the parentheses. 3*5=15, and 3*4=12. Therefore, it is equivalent to 15+12
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