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Advanced MathEasyDistributing over two variables

Advanced Math practice question

Which expression is equivalent to 3(2x + 4y)?

  1. A. 6x + 12yCorrect
  2. B. 6x + 4y
  3. C. 5x + 7y
  4. 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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