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Which expression is equivalent to 9y-3 ?

A: 3(y-1)
B: 3(3y-1)
C: 9(y-3)
D: 9(3y-3)

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Answer:

The answer is B

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B: 3(3y-1)

If you use the distribution property then you would multiply what’s in the parentheses by 3.

3y * 3 = 9y and 1 * 3 = 3

Therefore 9y-3 = 3(3y-1)
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