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Is 7(x+2y) the equivalent of 14x + 14y

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Answer:

the expressions are not equivalent

Explanation:

7(x+2y) (distribute 7 into the parentheses)

= x(7) + 2y(7)

= (7x + 14y) ≠ (14x + 14y)

hence the expressions are not equivalent

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