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Part 1
Identify which expressions are equivalent to the given expression.
4 left parenthesis 2 y plus 3 right parenthesis
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Part 1
Which of the following is equivalent to the expression 4 left parenthesis 2 y plus 3 right parenthesis​? Select all that apply.
A.8 y plus 5
8 y plus 5
B.8 y plus 12
8 y plus 12
C.4 y plus 12 plus 4 y
4 y plus 12 plus 4 y
Select all that apply.

Answer 1

4(2y + 3) = 4·2y + 4·3 = 8y + 12.

So B (8y + 12) is equivalent.
C (4y + 12 + 4y) simplifies to 8y + 12, so C is also equivalent.

Answer: B and C.