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Advanced MathEasyPencils in three boxes

Advanced Math practice question

A box holds 2y pencils. Which expression gives the number of pencils in 3 such boxes?

  1. A. 6yCorrect
  2. B. 5y
  3. C. 2y + 3
  4. D. 3y + 2

Answer: A. 6y

3 boxes of 2y is 3(2y) = 6y.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 5y
5y adds 3 to the coefficient instead of multiplying.
C. 2y + 3
Adding 3 pencils is not the same as 3 boxes.
D. 3y + 2
This reverses the roles of 2 and 3 and adds.

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