QuestionChoose the equivalent expressions for . Options include:
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4.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The expressions are equivalent if they simplify to the same result. . The distributive property of multiplication over addition/subtraction is valid, which states that for all real numbers a, b, and c a(b + c) = ab + ac and a(b - c) = ab - ac.
STEP 2
First, let's simplify the given expression using the distributive property.
STEP 3
Perform the multiplication.
STEP 4
Now, let's simplify the first candidate expression .
STEP 5
Perform the multiplication.
STEP 6
The first candidate expression is equivalent to the given expression.
STEP 7
Now, let's simplify the second candidate expression .
STEP 8
Perform the multiplication.
STEP 9
The second candidate expression is not equivalent to the given expression.
STEP 10
Now, let's simplify the third candidate expression .
STEP 11
Perform the multiplication.
STEP 12
The third candidate expression is equivalent to the given expression.
STEP 13
Now, let's compare the fourth candidate expression to the simplified given expression.
STEP 14
The fourth candidate expression is equivalent to the given expression.
The expressions equivalent to are , , and .
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