which expression is equivalent to 3x + 2

Answer 1

The expression $3x+2$ can be expressed in several equivalent forms by applying algebraic principles. Here are a few examples:

1. Factored form: You can factor out a common term if applicable; however, this expression isn't easily factored in terms of integers.

2. Adding or subtracting the same value: You could express it by adding and then subtracting 2, for example: $$3x+2=3x+2-2+2=3x+0$$

3. In terms of different variables: You can replace $x$ with another variable, say $y$ (if you assume $y=x$), so: $$3y+2$$

4. Or by rearranging the terms: $$2+3x$$

These are just a few examples of expressions that are equivalent to $3x+2$. If you meant to ask for specific forms or other types of equivalent expressions, feel free to clarify!

Answer 2

answer choices

x + x + x + 1 + 1

x + x + 1 + 1 + 1

3x +6

3 + x + 2

Answer 3

To determine which expression is equivalent to $3x+2$, let’s simplify each of the answer choices given:

1. Choice 1: $x+x+x+1+1$
   Simplifying this: $$x+x+x+1+1=3x+2$$

2. Choice 2: $x+x+1+1+1$
   Simplifying this: $$x+x+1+1+1=2x+3$$

3. Choice 3: $3x+6$
   This does not equal $3x+2$.

4. Choice 4: $3+x+2$
   Simplifying this: $$3+x+2=x+5$$

Comparing these simplifications to $3x+2$, we find that the only equivalent expression is:

Choice 1: $x+x+x+1+1$

This choice simplifies to $3x+2$.