Question

Which expression is NOT equivalent to 24, plus, 1224+12?
Answer
Multiple Choice Answers
3, left parenthesis, 8, plus, 4, right parenthesis3(8+4)
2, left parenthesis, 12, plus, 6, right parenthesis2(12+6)
6, left parenthesis, 4, plus, 2, right parenthesis6(4+2)
4, left parenthesis, 6, plus, 12, right parenthesis4(6+12)

Answer 1

First compute 24 + 12 = 36.

Now evaluate each choice:
- 3(8+4) = 3(12) = 36
- 2(12+6) = 2(18) = 36
- 6(4+2) = 6(6) = 36
- 4(6+12) = 4(18) = 72

So 4(6+12) is NOT equivalent to 24 + 12.