Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 3x+3(x+y) ?

Answer 1

Answer:

A & B

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression 3x+3(x+y) distributes to 3x+3x+3y. It simplifies to 6x+3y.

3x+3(x+y) can also be written as 3(x+x+y) using the associative property.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option A  and option B

Step-by-step explanation:

$3x+3(x+y)$

Distribute 3 inside the parenthesis

$3x+3x+3y$

WE pull out 3 in common

$3x+3x+3y$ can be written as $3(x+x+y)$

$3x+3x+3y$ , combine like terms

3x plus 3x becomes 6x

$3x+3x+3y$ can be written as $6x+3y$

option A  and B are equivalent