To determine which expressions are equivalent to \( (4.a) \cdot 2 \), let's simplify the original expression:
\[ (4.a) \cdot 2 = 8a \]
Now, let's evaluate the options you provided:
A) \( 4 \cdot (a \cdot 2) \) = \( 4a \cdot 2 \) = \( 8a \) (This is equivalent)
B) \( 2 \cdot (4.a) \) = \( 2 \cdot 4a = 8a \) (This is equivalent)
C) \( 4.2.a.2 \) = \( 4 \cdot 2 \cdot a \cdot 2 = 16a \) (This is NOT equivalent)
D) \( 8a \) (This is equivalent)
E) \( 4 \cdot 2 + a \cdot 2 = 8 + 2a \) (This is NOT equivalent)
Thus, the expressions that are equivalent to \( (4.a) \cdot 2 \) are:
- A) 4.(a.2)
- B) 2.(4.a)
- D) 8a