Question

Is 7(x+2y) the equivalent of 14x + 14y

Answer 1

Answer:

the expressions are not equivalent

Step-by-step explanation:

7(x+2y)    (distribute 7 into the parentheses)

= x(7) + 2y(7)

= (7x + 14y)  ≠ (14x + 14y)

hence the expressions are not equivalent