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Is 4(x+2)+3x+7 equivalent to 7x+14

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Answer:

No equal

Explanation:

If you multiply through you get

4x+8+3x+7 which equals

7x+15 which is not equal to 7x+14

User Sebastian Blask
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Let's solve:


4(x + 2) + 3x + 7

Distribute 4 through the parentheses


= 4x + 8 + 3x + 7

Collect like terms


= 7x + 8 + 7

Add the numbers


= 7x + 15

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