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Is 3(x+x+y) equivalent to 3x+3(x+y)

User Jpaljasma
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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

User Firebellys
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Answer:

Yes.

Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute 1st equation

3x + 3x + 3y

Step 2: Combine like terms

6x + 3y

Step 3: Distribute 2nd equation

3x + 3x + 3y

Step 4: Combine like terms

6x + 3y

We see here that 6x + 3y = 6x + 3y. Therefore, they are equivalent.

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