Which expression is equivalent to 3(m − 3) + 4?

Question

(1 point)

Group of answer choices

3m − 5

3m + 1

3m − 3

3m + 13

Answer 1

The expression 3(m - 3) + 4 can be simplified by distributing the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses:

3(m - 3) + 4
= 3 * m - 3 * 3 + 4
= 3m - 9 + 4
= 3m - 5

Therefore, the equivalent expression is 3m - 5.