Question

Are 2(x - 3) + 1 and 2x + 6 equivalent expressions​

Answer 1

Answer:

No.

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x-3) + 1  = 2x - 6 + 1 = 2x - 5

2x + 6   ≠   2x -5, so no, they aren't equivalent.

Answer 2

No.
The first one would be 2x-6 which is not equal to 2x + 6