Answer:
C. 7 * (2 * 2)
Explanation:
Figure out the original expression to see the equivalent expression.
(7 * 2) * 2
14 * 2
28
We have to look for an expression that equals 28.
A is (7 + 2) * 2.
(7 + 2) * 2
9 * 2
18
A equals 18, so it's not equivalent to the original expression.
Now B, which is (2 * 2) + 7
(2 * 2) + 7
4 + 7
11
B equals 11, so it is also not equivalent.
Now C; that is 7 * (2 * 2)
7 * 4
28
C equals 28, so that is equivalent. Although we have found our answer, we need to make sure it's right by evaluating D. ((2 * 7) + (2 * 2))
(2 * 7) + (2 * 2)
14 + 4
18
D, like A, equals 18, so it is also incorrect.
C is the only expression that is equivalent to (7 * 2) * 2, so it is the answer.