Question

Which of the following expressions are equivalent (equal) to 3(2x - 7)

Answer 1

6x - 21

Explanation:

3(2x - 7)

Use the Distribute Property of Multiplication by multiplying the number outside the parenthesis with the numbers inside.

3 × 2x = 6x

3 × -7 = -21

Combine:

6x - 21

Hope this helped.

Answer 2

`\huge\text{Hey there!}`

`\huge\text{3(2x - 7)}`

`\huge\text{\underline{\underline{DISTRIBUTE 3 WITHIN the PARENTHESES }}}`
`\huge\text{3(2x) + 3(-7)}`

`\huge\text{3(2x) = \bf 6x}`

`\huge\text{3(-7) = \bf -21}`

`\huge\text{= 6x - 21}`

`\boxed{\boxed{\huge\text{Therefore, your ANSWER is: \textsf{6x - 21}}}}\huge\checkmark`

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