Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2x + 4(x + 1)?

3x + 1
3x + 4
6x + 1
6x + 4

Answer 1

Explanation:

2x + 4(x + 1) = 2x + 4x + 4 = 6x + 4

Answer 2

`6x+4`

Explanation:

`2x+4\left(x+1\right)`

`Expand\;4(x+1):4x+4`

`=2x+4x+4`

`\mathrm{Add\:similar\:elements:}\:2x+4x=6x`

`=6x+4`

Hence, 6x+4 expression is equivalent to 2x+4(x+1)

~Lenvy~