Question

How do you write an equivalent expression for 48+18x

Answer 1

 48 = -18x is an equivalent expression because you just subtact -18 from both sides.

Answer 2

6(8+3x)

Explanation:

The given expression is

`48+18x`

We need to write an equivalent expression for the given expression.

Factor form of 48 and 18x are

`48=2* 2* 2* 2* 3`

`18x=2* 3* 3* x`

The greatest common factor of 48 and 18x is

`GCF(48,18x)=2* 3=6`

Factor out the GCF in given expression.

`48+18x=6(8+3x)`

Therefore, the expression 6(8+3x) is an equivalent expression for the given expression.