Option #1: 3(2x+5)=6x+15 Option #2: 8x+7=5x+3x+1+6 Option #3: (2x2−4)(3y+6)=6x2y+12x2−12y−24 Option #4: 2x12⋅3=6x−−√

Answer 1

Let's solve each of the options step by step:

Option #1: \(3(2x+5) = 6x + 15\)

Distributing on the left side: \[ 3 \cdot 2x + 3 \cdot 5 = 6x + 15 \] \[ 6x + 15 = 6x + 15 \]

This equation is true for all values of \(x\). Thus, Option #1 is an identity.

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Option #2: \(8x+7=5x+3x+1+6\)

First, simplify the right side: \[ 8x + 7 = (5x + 3x) + 1 + 6 \] \[ 8x + 7 = 8x + 7 \]

This equation is also true for all values of \(x\). Thus, Option #2 is an identity.

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Option #3: \((2x^2 − 4)(3y + 6) = 6x^2y + 12x^2 − 12y − 24\)

First, let's check the left-hand side. \[ (2x^2 - 4)(3y + 6) \]

Distributing: \[ 2x^2 \cdot 3y + 2x^2 \cdot 6 - 4 \cdot 3y - 4 \cdot 6 \] \[ = 6x^2y + 12x^2 - 12y - 24 \]

The left-hand side simplifies to the same as the right-hand side: \[ 6x^2y + 12x^2 - 12y - 24 = 6x^2y + 12x^2 - 12y - 24 \]

This equation holds true, so Option #3 is also an identity.

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Option #4: \(2x^{12} \cdot 3 = 6x^{\frac{1}{2}}\)

First, simplify the left-hand side: \[ 2x^{12} \cdot 3 = 6x^{12} \]

Now, we compare it with the right-hand side: \[ 6x^{12} = 6x^{\frac{1}{2}} \]

Dividing both sides by 6 gives: \[ x^{12} = x^{\frac{1}{2}} \]

This only holds true if \(x \neq 0\) and under certain conditions. Specifically: \[ 12 = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow 24 = 1 \] which is not true.

Thus, Option #4 does not hold true for all \(x\) values.

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Conclusion:

• Option #1: Identity
• Option #2: Identity
• Option #3: Identity
• Option #4: Not valid for all \(x\)

The only option that is not valid universally is Option #4.

Answer 2

I got the answer wrong. It's 3

Answer 3

Apologies for the confusion. Let's take a closer look at Option #3:

Option #3: \((2x^2−4)(3y+6)=6x^2y+12x^2−12y−24\)

Let's simplify the left-hand side step by step.

1. Expand the Left Side: \[ (2x^2 - 4)(3y + 6) \] Using the distributive property: \[ = 2x^2(3y) + 2x^2(6) - 4(3y) - 4(6) \] \[ = 6x^2y + 12x^2 - 12y - 24 \]

2. Set the Left Side Equal to the Right Side: \[ 6x^2y + 12x^2 - 12y - 24 = 6x^2y + 12x^2 - 12y - 24 \]

Here, after performing the expansion, we see that both sides are indeed equal.

So, you were correct in stating that Option #3 is true, meaning it holds for all \(x\) and \(y\).

Summary of the Results:

• Option #1: Identity
• Option #2: Identity
• Option #3: Identity (holds true)
• Option #4: Not valid for all \(x\)

If the answer you were looking for was indeed Option #3 as the one that holds true universally, then you are right. Thank you for your patience, and let me know if you need further clarification!