Advanced MathEasyDistributing over two variables
Advanced Math practice question
Which expression is equivalent to 3(2x + 4y)?
- A. 6x + 12yCorrect
- B. 6x + 4y
- C. 5x + 7y
- D. 6x + 7y
Answer: A. 6x + 12y
Multiply each term by 3: 6x + 12y.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. 6x + 4y
- The 4y must be multiplied by 3 too.
- C. 5x + 7y
- This adds 3 to each coefficient.
- D. 6x + 7y
- This adds 3 to 4y instead of multiplying.
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