Question

Are the two following expressions equivalent? ( yes or no ) 24x + 6y and 6(4x + y

Answer 1

Yes.

Explanation:

Distribute 6 to (4x+y), and you will get the same expression of 24x+6y.

4x times 6 = 24x

6 x y = 6y

24x+6y

Answer 2

yes because on the second one you have to use the distribution property (multiply the term outside the parenthesis by the terms inside them)

Explanation: