Question

True or False The expressions 4(y - 3) and 4y - 12 are equivalent?

Answer 1

Given the following expression:

$\text{ 4(y - 3)}$

Let's expand the expression applying the Distributive Property.

4(y - 3)

(4)(y) + (4)(-3)

(4y) + (-12)

4y - 12

Therefore, 4(y - 3) and 4y - 12 are equivalent. It is TRUE.