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Use the distributive property to create an equivalent expression to 7(2j + 3 + 2j).

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Answer:

28j + 21

Explanation:

combine like terms

7(2j+ 3+ 2j)

7(4j+3)

Distribute

7(4j + 3)

=

28j + 21

User Andre Clements
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Answer:

28j + 21

Explanation:

The first step is to distribute 7 (2j + 3 +2j). After you distribute you get 14j + 21 + 14j. Next, you need to combine like terms. 14j + 14j is 28j.

Then you have the expression 28j + 21.

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