Question

Which expression is equivalent to the one below?

14(2x + 4)

Answer 1

Answer: 28x + 56 or 14(2x) + 14(4). (They are equivalent)

Explanation:

Distribute 14 to both 2x and 4.

14(2x+4) = 14(2x) + 14(4)

=28x + 56

Answer 2

Explanation:

14(2x+4)

14(2(x+2))

28(x+2) or

28x+56