which of the following expressions is equivalent to 48

Question

4(-3+15)
4(4+2+5)
4(7+2+3)
4(8+6-2)
4(-2-4+16)

Answer 1

To find which of the following expressions is equivalent to 48, we simplify each expression and see which one equals 48:

1. 4(-3 + 15) = 4(12) = 48
2. 4(4 + 2 + 5) = 4(11) = 44 (not equal to 48)
3. 4(7 + 2 + 3) = 4(12) = 48
4. 4(8 + 6 - 2) = 4(12) = 48
5. 4(-2 - 4 + 16) = 4(10) = 40 (not equal to 48)

The expressions that are equivalent to 48 are 4(-3 + 15) and 4(7 + 2 + 3).