Question

Determine if the two expressions are equivalent and explain your reasoning 9a + 12 and 3(3a + 4)

Answer 1

They are equivalent

Explanation:

`3(3a+4) = 3(3a)+(3)(4) = 9a+12`

Explanation: if you distribute the 3 to the formula within the parenteses, you will get the same equation as 9a+12

Answer 2

Answer:
Yes they are equivalent
Explanation:
Just extend the 2nd equation use distributive property, then the 2nd will = to the 1st