Question

What is an equivalent expression to 3+2(2p+4t) ?

Answer 1

= 3 + 2(2p + 4t)
multiply 2 by parentheses

= 3 + (2*2p) + (2*4t)

= 3 + 4p + 8t


ANSWER: 3 + 4p + 8t is an equivalent expression (remember addition can be done in any order).

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