Is 3 (2a - b) and 6a - 3b equivalent?

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Julie Velazquez

24 October, 09:27

Is 3 (2a - b) and 6a - 3b equivalent?

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Aron · Answer 1

Yes, they are equivalent. This is because if you factor 3 (2a - b), it becomes 3 (2a) + 3 (-b). This is because you are using the distributive property. That is equal to 6a - 3b and is proven equivalent.

Jadiel · Answer 2

Use the distributive property.

3*2a - 3*b = 6a - 3b.