Answer:
Yes
Explanation:
1) 3x - 2 (-3)
Method: Grouping
1) Multiply the numbers
3x - 2(-3)
3x + 6
2) Common factor
- (1) Factor by grouping
3x - 2(-3)
3x + 6
- (2) Factor by grouping
3x + 6
3 (x + 2)
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3x - 2(-3)
3 (x + 2)
2) 3x + 6
Method: Grouping
1) Common factor
3 (x + 6)
3 (x + 2)
As you can see, they are both equivalent expressions.