Question

Are these equivalent 8x(4+z) and 32x+8z yes or no

are these equivalent 9(g+h) and 9g+9h yes or no

Answer 1

8x(4+z) =8x*4+8x*z =32x+8xz which is not equivalent to 32x+8z Hence are these equivalent 8x(4+z) and 32x+8z Answer: No 9(g+h)=9g+9h which is equal to 9g+9h Hence are these equivalent 9(g+h) and 9g+9h Answer: Yes