Will the two expressions always be equivalent, regardless of the value of p? Explain. 3(2p) and 2(3p)

Kwotsin asked Jun 3, 2022

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Will the two expressions always be equivalent,

regardless of the value of p? Explain.
3(2p) and 2(3p)

Kwotsin asked Jun 3, 2022

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

If you multiply it out, the expressions have the same value of 6p, so whatever you plug in for p, it will always be the same

Alex Meuer answered Jun 7, 2022

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