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

User Borisdj
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Answer:

they are NOT equivelent

Explanation:

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

(6c+4)-2c

4c+4>4c+2

User Tedinoz
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Answer:

The equations are not equivalent

Explanation:

2(3c +2) -2c

6c + 4 - 2c

combine like terms

4c +4 does not equal 4c +2

User Levelnis
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