Question

Which expression is equivalent to 1 4 ( 3 x + 4 y ) + 3 ( 1 4 x + 2 3 y ) ? 3 2 x + 3 y 3 halves x plus 3 y 3 2 x + 2 y 3 halves x plus 2 y 3 4 x 2 + 3 y 3 fourths x squared plus 3 y 3 4 x 2 + 2 y

Answer 1

3x/2 + 3y

Explanation:

Given the expression 1/4 ( 3x + 4y ) + 3 ( 1/4 x + 2/3 y)

Open the parentheses

= 1/4(3x) + 1/4(4y) + 3(1/4x) +3(2/3y)

= 3/4 x + y + 3/4 x +2y

Collect like terms

3/4 x +3/4 x +y+2y

6/4 x + 3y

3x/2 + 3y

Hence the correct expression is 3x/2 + 3y