Question

Determine if the following expressions are equivalent. If so, by what property are they equivalent.

3(x-2) and 3x - 6

A. yes, by associative property
B. yes, by commutative property
C. yes, by distributive property
D. no, the expressions aren't equivalent.

Answer 1

C. Yes, by distributive property

Explanation:

Distributive property states that 3 can be distributed to all of the terms inside of the parentheses, namely x and -2. 3x + 3(-2) = 3x-6