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Which expression is equivalent to 30x - 12y

10(3x + 2y)

6(5x + 2y)

6(5x - 2y)

10(3x - 2y)

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Answer:

B) 6(5x -2y)

Explanation:

When we have a number outside the parenthesis, we can distribute this number to all the terms inside the parenthesis. Since our given expression is 30x -12y, we are looking for an expression that when expanded results in these two numbers.

Only option B provides both 30x and -12y, as seen as 6 times 5x= 30x and 6 times -2y = -12y.

User Ari Takeshi
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6(5x - 2y) is the correct answer / third answer
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