Question

Which expression is equivalent to 36 + 60? A 2(36 + 30). B 4(9 + 60). C 12(3 + 5). D 18(2 + 3).

Answer 1

There is no valid answer option for the expression as written.

Explanation:

An answer already posted suggests the expression 4(9 + 60) can be expanded to match the value of 36 + 60, which is 96.

But 4(9 + 60) must be expannded according to PEDMAS, where the P stands for the parentheses. That means the first step should be:

4(9 + 60)

4(69)

Now we can multiply the two numbers, but that gives a result far different than 96: [276]

I don't see any of the other options amounting to 96. Please check the formatting.

Answer 2

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve 36 + 60, which is 96. Complete other equations until you find whichever is equal to 96.

The correct answer is B.

Solve 4(9 + 60)

4x9 = 36

36 + 60 = 96