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Which of the following expressions are equivalent (equal) to 3(2x - 7)

User Dansalmo
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Answer:

6x - 21

Explanation:

3(2x - 7)

Use the Distribute Property of Multiplication by multiplying the number outside the parenthesis with the numbers inside.

3 × 2x = 6x

3 × -7 = -21

Combine:

6x - 21

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User Spoonraker
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\huge\text{Hey there!}


\huge\text{3(2x - 7)}


\huge\text{\underline{\underline{DISTRIBUTE 3 WITHIN the PARENTHESES }}}
\huge\text{3(2x) + 3(-7)}


\huge\text{3(2x) = \bf 6x}


\huge\text{3(-7) = \bf -21}


\huge\text{= 6x - 21}


\boxed{\boxed{\huge\text{Therefore, your ANSWER is: \textsf{6x - 21}}}}\huge\checkmark


\huge\text{Good luck on your assignment \& enjoy your day!}

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