“Determine whether 3x+12+x is equivalent to 4(3+x). Use properties of operations to justify your answer” PLEASE HELP

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Answer:

It’s equivalent.

Explanation:

Collect like terms: 4x+12 = 4(3+x)

Expand brackets: 4x+12 = 12+4x

Rearrange: 4x+12 = 4x+12

Paul Trmbrth answered Apr 9, 2023

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