Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 6 + 12x ?

3(2 + 4x)
3(2 + 6x) + 2x
5(1 + 2x) + 1 + 2x
7(1 + 2x) - 2x - 1
7(1 + 2x) + 2x - 1

Answer 1

3(2 + 4x) = 6+ 12x

You have to multiply the number outside the parentheses with the numbers inside the parentheses

3(2 + 4x)

3 times 2 is 6

3 times 4x is 12x

=6+12

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