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All of the following are equivalent,except.
(12+3)x
(12+3x)x
15x
12x+3x

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Answer: (12+3x)x

Explanation: When you distribute the x in the first option you'll get 12x+3x, which you can simplify to 15x (combine like-terms). Having this information, you know that the first one is equivalent to the third one and the fourth option. When you distribute the x in the second you you get (3x^2)+12x. This is not equal to any other option.

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