Question

Which expression does not belong with the other three? Explain your reasoning.

2(x+2) 5(x-8) 4+(x•4) 8(9-x)

Which one does not belong:

Explain your reasoning:

Answer 1

Answer:

• 3. 4 + (x · 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given expressions:

1. 2(x + 2)
2. 5(x - 8)
3. 4 + (x • 4)
4. 8(9 - x)

Three of them in the form of:

• a(b + c)

One of them in the form of:

• a + (bc)

Number 3 doesn't belong