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What is equivalent to 3(5x-4)

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Answer:

15x - 12

Explanation:

3(5x-4)

We can find an equivalent expression by distributing the 3 to what's inside of the parenthesis (5x and -4)

3(5x-4)

* Distribute *

3 * 5x = 15x

3 * -4 = -12

An equivalent expression would be 15x -12

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