Question

Which of the following expressions are equivalent (equal) to 3(2x - 7)

Answer 1

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$\huge\text{3(2x - 7)}$

$\huge\text{\underline{\underline{DISTRIBUTE 3 WITHIN the PARENTHESES }}}$$\huge\text{3(2x) + 3(-7)}$

$\huge\text{3(2x) = \bf 6x}$

$\huge\text{3(-7) = \bf -21}$

$\huge\text{= 6x - 21}$

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Answer 2

Answer:

6x - 21

Step-by-step explanation:

3(2x - 7)

Use the Distribute Property of Multiplication by multiplying the number outside the parenthesis with the numbers inside.

3 × 2x = 6x

3 × -7 = -21

Combine:

6x - 21

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