Shay H.
asked • 11/19/18Is 12a+20+4a equivalent to 4(4a+5)?
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Ty D. answered • 11/26/18
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12a + 20 + 4a = 16a + 20
4(4a + 5) = 16a + 20
Yes, both expressions are equivalent.
K A. answered • 11/25/18
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Lets solve
12a+20+4a
= (12+4)a+20
=16a+20 = 4. 4a + 4.5
=4(4a+5)
Which is equal to 4(4a+5) which is true
yes both are equal
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Thisisafake A.
yes, 4(4a+5) is equivalent to 16a+20 if you distribute the 4. Simplifying your equation as: 12a+20+4a=4(4a+5) 16a+20=(16a+20)11/19/18