Question

Is 12h+6k equivalent to 3(4h+2k)?

Answer 1

$12h+6k=3\cdot4h+3\cdot2k=3(4h+2k)$

Answer: Yes. 12h + 6k is equivalent to 3(4h + 2k)

Answer 2

True.

Distribute 3 to all terms within the parenthesis

3(4h + 2k) = 3(4h) + 3(2k) = 12h + 6k

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