Question

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

Answer 1

No equal

Explanation:

If you multiply through you get

4x+8+3x+7 which equals

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

Answer 2

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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