Question

Determine whether the two expressions are equivalent
2(3c + 2) - 2c and 4c + 2

Answer 1

they are NOT equivelent

Explanation:

2(3c+2)-2c and 4c + 2

(6c+4)-2c

4c+4>4c+2

Answer 2

The equations are not equivalent

Explanation:

2(3c +2) -2c

6c + 4 - 2c

combine like terms

4c +4 does not equal 4c +2