Which best proves why the expressions 4 (x+3) + 2x and 6 (x+2) must be equivalent expressions

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Catalina Paul

17 September, 07:19

Which best proves why the expressions 4 (x+3) + 2x and 6 (x+2) must be equivalent expressions

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Lee Stout · Answer 1

When you solve for the first expression, 4 (x+3) + 2x it is equal to 6x+12 which is the same as 6 (x+2). The work for it is below.

4 (x+3) + 2x

4x+12+2x (Add like terms)

6x+12

and

6 (x+2)

6x+12

So there for both expressions are equivalent to each other.