Prove, in complete sentences, whether the left expression is equal to the right expression and discuss which property applies. 2(x − 3) 2x − 6

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Prove, in complete sentences, whether the left expression is equal to the right expression and discuss which property applies.

2(x − 3) <-----> 2x − 6

anonymous · Answer

As mentioned before by many helpful people, we take a look at the distributive property :) As can be seen, if we do multiply 2 by x and then 2 by -3, we do in fact get the equation on the right!

In other words, 2(x-3) = 2*x - 2*3
= 2x - 6

Hope this helped! Have a nice day :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!!!

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome :) Sorry that I did not exactly guide you through. This is a question that you will need to practice more on to get the hang of it. I will try to guide instead of just showing the answer in the future, though. Have a great day! :)