Register
Determine whether 3x+12+x is equivalent to 4(3+x). Use properties of operations to justify your answer
202k views
3 votes
Determine whether 3x+12+x is equivalent to 4(3+x). Use properties of operations to justify your answer

User RvPr
by
6.2k points

2 Answers

5 votes
Yes, 3x+12+x=4x+12 and 4(3+x)= 12+4x therefore 4x+12=4x+12
User ChrisF
by
6.9k points
2 votes
No because when you DISTRIBUTE the 4 through the parenthesis in becomes 12+12x. 
User Berndbausch
by
6.3k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

7.2m questions

9.6m answers

Other Questions

How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
Please solve the following equation. x-6x=56
whats the most accurate estimation of 65+77
Find the additive inverse of 18/23
Link Copied!