Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 3(x + 3y + 2x − y )?

3(3x + 2y) and 9x + 6y
3(3x + 4y) and 9x + 12y
3(x + 4y) and 3x + 12y
3(x + 2y) and 3x + 6y
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Answer 1

3(3x + 2y) and 9x + 6y

Explanation:

3(x + 3y + 2x - y)

= 3 (x + 2x) + (3y - y)

= 3 (3x + 2y)

= (3 • 3x) + ( 3 • 2y)

= 9x + 6y