Question

Are the expressions 6g + (g + 2) + 3 and 6 + 7g
equivalent?
Yes or no

Answer 1

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

The first expression simplifies to ...

6g +(g +2) +3 = (6g +g) +(2 +3) = 7g +5

This is not equivalent to 7g +6, the second expression.