Question

Which expression is equivalent to 3 x – 3 y?

Answer 1

It can be 3(x - y)

because if you simplify them you can say 3x - 3y because when you multiply, you can do like that. Sorry for my English Idk English very well

Answer 2

Factor out common numbers.

3x - 3y = 3(x - y)

3(x - y) is your answer

Check: Distribute the number outside to all terms within the parenthesis.

3(x) = 3x

3(-y) = -3y

3x - 3y ~

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