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Are the expressions 12a + (6+3a) and 3(5a + 2) equivalent show your work and explain
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Are the expressions 12a + (6+3a) and 3(5a + 2) equivalent show your work and explain

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I’m pretty sure it’s -4
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12a + 6 + 3a = 15a + 2
15a = 15a - 4
0 = - 4
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