Question

Brad scores on 3 math tests are three consecutive even intergers. The sum of his test scores is represented by the expression below, when m represents his first test score. (m) + (m+2) + (m+4) which expression is equivalent to the sum of brads test score.

Answer 1

We have to simplify the expression in the question:

`(m)+(m+2)+(m+4)=m+m+2+m+4=3m+6`

The equivalent expression is 3*m+6