Question

Which expression is equivalent to 1/4(12x + 16) + 3x + 7

Please help!!!

a. 15/4x + 7
b. 15x + 23
c. 6x + 23
d. 6x + 11

Answer 1

the answer is 6x+11

Explanation:

1/4(12+16)+3x+7

1/4×4(3x+4)+3x+7

(3x+4)+3x+7

3x+4+3x+7

6x+11