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Are these two expressions equivalent?
2 • (37) and (2•3) • 7

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

2*37 equals 74

(2*3)*7 is a different case. You first have to do what is inside the parentheses. 2*3 is 6. 6*7 equals 42. You wouldn't distribute in this case, because of the multiplication position and PEMDAS.

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