Question

If the following two expressions are equivalent or not:
1. 3(6x + 1) + 42 + (-2x)
2. 13x + 45

Answer 1

expand the first equation and see if it ends up to be the same as the second one

Answer 2

yes or no are the equivalent ill medal

Answer 3

they aren't right

Answer 4

First
3(6x + 1) + 42 + (-2x)
18x + 3 + 42 - 2x
18x - 2x + 45
16x + 45

Answer 5

NOT equavalent, :)

Answer 6

16x + 45 is NOT equal to 13x + 45