Question

Which expression is equivalent to 3(5 + 6)?

8 + 9
8 + 6
15 + 18
15 + 6

Answer 1

First solve
3(5 + 6).
5+6=11
Now 3*11=33
So now which of the answers also=33?
8+9=17 so no
8+6=14 so no aswell
15+18=33 therefore this is correct. so your answer is c.
15+6=21 so no

Answer 2

The third one is correct, because if you distribute, you will get 15 + 18