Advanced MathEasyDistributing a number over a sum
Advanced Math practice question
Which expression is equal to 2(x + 3) for all values of x?
- A. 2x + 6Correct
- B. 2x + 3
- C. x + 6
- D. 2x + 5
Answer: A. 2x + 6
Multiply both terms inside the bracket by 2: 2x + 6.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. 2x + 3
- 2x + 3 forgets to multiply the 3 by 2.
- C. x + 6
- x + 6 forgets to multiply the x by 2.
- D. 2x + 5
- 2x + 5 adds 2 to the 3 instead of multiplying.
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