Question

Samantha claims that 4x + 2 is equivalent to the expression x + 17 + 3x − 15.

Answer 1

Samantha is correct because when using x = 2, the resulting values in both expressions are equal.

Step-by-step explanation:

x + 17 + 3x - 15

x + 3x + 17 - 15 = 4x + 2.

Answer 2

x + 17 +3x -15

x +3x = 4x

17-15 = 2
which becomes 4x +2 so it is true