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Which expression is equivalent to 4(6x + 4) - 3x? A. 3x+16 B. 3x+8 C. 21x+4 D. 21x+16​

User PinkyJie
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Answer:

Option D - 21x + 16

Explanation:

4(6x+4) - 3x

Expand and simplify :

24x+16 - 3x

21x+16

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User Jon Gilbert
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Use the distributive property to multiply 4 by 6x+4.

  • 24x + 16 - 3x

Collect like terms.

  • ( 24x - 3x ) + 16

Combine 24x and -3x to get 21x.

  • 21x + 16 ⇒ Answer

The equivalent expression for 4(6x + 4) - 3x is 21x+16.

  • Option D


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