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Advanced Math practice question

Which expression is equal to 2(x + 3) for all values of x?

  1. A. 2x + 6Correct
  2. B. 2x + 3
  3. C. x + 6
  4. 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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