Question

03 Multiple Choice

Select all of the expressions that are equivalent to 2/3 (9x + 6) -1/2(8x - 4)
M. 2(x + 1)
P. 2x+6
R. 2x + 2
S. 2(x + 3)
T. 8x

Answer 1

The answer is 2x + 6 or 2(x + 3)

Explanation:

2/3 (9x + 6) -1/2(8x - 4)

(18x + 12)/3 - (8x + 4)/2

6x + 4 - 4x + 2

Rearrange it

6x - 4x + 4 + 2

Combine like terms

2x + 6

Take 2 as common

2(x + 3)

Thus, The answer is 2x + 6 or 2(x + 3)