Question

which of the following Expressions is equivalent to the one below
$30x - 10$
$a.10(3x - 1 \\ b.10x(3 - 1 \\ c.20x \\ b.40x$

Answer 1

a. 10(3x - 1)
You distribute the 10.

Answer 2

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Option a
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10(3x - 1) = 30x - 10

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Option b
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10x( 3 - 1) = 10x(2) = 20x

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Option c
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20x

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Option d
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40x

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Answer : option a
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