Are 18-3(2p+4)-3p and 3(2-3p) equivalent to each other?
To find out, we have to simplify these two equations.
18-3(2p+4)-3p
18-6p-12-3p
Add like terms.
(18-12) + (-6p-3p)
6-9p
Now we simplify 3(2-3p)
6-9p
So yes, these two equations are equivalent to each other.
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