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Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 1 over 4 open parentheses 8 x plus 12 close parentheses ?

A: 2x+12
B: 5x
C: 2x+3
D: 14x

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It is c 2x+3 is equivalent to it
User Techhero
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The answer is C - 2x +3
Because... 1/4(8x+12)
multiply 1/4 into 8x and into 12 (use pemdas if confused)
1/4 by 8X is 2x... same as 8/4
1/4 by 12 is 3... same as 12/4
User Jeppe Christensen
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