Question

Are the expressions 3(2x + 5) - (3x – 4) and 3x + 11 equivalent?
Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

No, they are not equal

Explanation:

3(2x + 5) - (3x – 4)

Lets simplify this expression

Distribute

6x +15 -3x +4

3x +19

This is not the same as 3x+11

They are not equivalent