Question

Javier was asked to evaluate the expression 12y + 3y when y = 1. Javier simplified the

expression to 15y before finding the answer. Are the expressions 12y + 3y and 15y
equivalent?
O A. No, because both expressions equal 15 when y = 1.
B. Yes, because both expressions equal 15 when y = 1.
O C. No, because both expressions do not equal 15 when y = 1.
OD. Yes, because both expressions do not equal 15 when y = 1.
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B
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Answer 1

B. Yes, because both expressions equal 15 when y = 1

Explanation:

12y + 3y = (12*1) + (13*1) = 12 + 3 = 15y = 15*1 = 15.