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Advanced MathEasyAdding two equal products

Advanced Math practice question

Which expression is equivalent to 2(a + b) + 2(a + b)?

  1. A. 4a + 4bCorrect
  2. B. 2a + 2b
  3. C. 4ab
  4. D. 4a + b

Answer: A. 4a + 4b

Two copies of 2a + 2b make 4a + 4b.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 2a + 2b
This counts the product only once.
C. 4ab
Adding does not multiply a by b.
D. 4a + b
The b must be doubled too.

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