Question

Are the two expressions equivalent? Explain.
8[q+4]-5[4+q] and 3q+12

Answer 1

Yes. See attached photo for work.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

8(q+4)–5(4+q) == 3q+12

LHS: 8(q+4)–5(4+q)

== 8q+32–20–5q

== 8q–5q+32–20

== 3q+10

LHS = RHS

Hence, True!