Question

Write an equivalent expression for: 3(x-2) + 4(2x-3) Explain the steps you follow to find the equivalent expression.

Answer 1

3(x-2)+4(2x-3)
Use distributive property
3(x)-3(2)+4(2x)-4(3)
=3x-6+8x-12
Combining like term
3x+8x-6-12
=11x-18. As a result, 11x-18 is another expression that equivalent for 3(x-2)+4(2x-3). Hope it help!