Question

Is 18-3(2p+4) -3p equivalent to 3(2-3p)

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes they are equivalent.

Step-by-step explanation:

Use PEMDAS: Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

Distribute or multiply -3 with 2p and 4 to get -6p and -12.

You will then have 18-6p-12-3p, simplify to get 6-9p

For the second equation multiply 3 with 2 and -3p, you will then get 6-9p as well.

They are equal, hope the helps ;)