Which of the following pairs of expressions are equivalent?

A. 6 (y +3) and 6 x y + 3
B. -5 (a - 1) and -5 x a - 5
C. 12 x t + 6 and 12 (t + the fraction 1/2)
D. 8 x c + 40 and 8 (c - 5)
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8 months ago

The equivalent pairs of expressions are:

A. 6 (y + 3) and 6xy + 3 (distributive property applies)

B. -5 (a - 1) and -5a + 5 (distributive property applies)

C. 12t + 6 and 12(t + 1/2) (distributive property applies)

D. 8c + 40 and 8(c - 5) (distributive property applies)