Question

Use distributive property to write two expressions that are equivalent to 12 + 30x. describe th steps you follow to find the expression

Answer 1

• Compute the value of each expression.

• Compare the values. If they are equal, the expressions are equivalent.

Explanation:

Answer 2

We ca write 12+30x as
1) 12+30x =6*2 + 2*15x = 2(6+15x)
2) 12+30x = 6*2 + 6*5x = 6(2+5x)
3) 12+30x = 3*4 + 3*10x = 3(4 + 10x)