Which of the following equations is equivalent to 3(2p + 4) - (3p - 4) = 43? A. 2p + 16 = 43 B. 3p + 16 = 43 C. 2p + 8 = 43 D. 3p + 8 = 43

Delbertooo asked Mar 4, 2023

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Which of the following equations is equivalent to 3(2p + 4) - (3p - 4) = 43?

A. 2p + 16 = 43
B. 3p + 16 = 43
C. 2p + 8 = 43
D. 3p + 8 = 43

Delbertooo asked Mar 4, 2023

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Answer: (use distributive property then add the like terms)
3(2p + 4) - (3p - 4) = 43
6p + 12 - 3p - 4 = 43
3p - 8 = 43

Benjamin Fox answered Mar 10, 2023

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