Question

Which two expressions are equivalent?(1 point)
Responses

9(6 + x) and 9 • 6 + 9 • x

9(6 + x) and 9 • 6 + 9 • x

x + (8 • 9) and (x + 8) • 9

x + (8 • 9) and (x + 8) • 9

8 • 6 ÷ x and 8 • x ÷ 6

8 • 6 ÷ x and 8 • x ÷ 6

6 • x + 3 and 6 • (x + 3)
6 • x + 3 and 6 • (x + 3)

Answer 1

9(6 + x) and 9·6 + 9·x

Reason: By the distributive property, a(b + c) = ab + ac, so 9(6 + x) = 9·6 + 9·x.