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Is 4(3x – y) and 12x – 4y equivalent? yes or no, if so how is it? HELP ASAP PLEASE AND THANK YOU!

User Kszyrver
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

4(3x - y) | 12x - 4y

12x- 4y = 12x - 4y

hence they are equivalent

User Lulzim Fazlija
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Answer:

Yes!

Explanation:

If you distribute 4 into 3x-y, you will get the same thing (12x-4y) meaning they are equivalent.

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