Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 4(42)? Select each correct answer. A: 4(40 + 2) B: 4(4 + 2) C: 4(4 + 20) D: 4(20 + 22)

Answer 1

Answer A and D are equivalent to 4(42).

Answer 2

You do the math in the parenthesis first so for A 40 +2 = 42 becoming 4(42) and D 20 + 22 = 42 becoming 4(42)