Find the equiaent expression of 3+2 (2p+4t) A. 12p+24t. B. 4p+12t+6. C. 4p+8t+3. D. 10p+6t+3

Answer: C

Solving Steps: 3+2 (2p+4t)

1) Multiply each term in the parentheses by 2

→2•2p+2•4t

2) Calculate the product

→ 3 + (2•2) p+2•4t

→=3+4p+2•4t

→3+4p + (2•4) t

→=3+4p+8t

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This would be the final answer to the expression. 4p+8t+3 is the same answer but in different order.